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Netizens welcome shift to old school calendar

CEBU CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) will gradually return to the old school calendar. For the school year 2024-2025, classes will begin on July 29, 2024, and end on May 16, 2025. The school year 2023-2024 will have its last day of classes on May 31, 2024. To recall, in 2021, the accustomed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Unti-unting pagbalik sa dating school calendar suportado ng senador

SUPORTADO  ni Senador Win Gatchalian ang mga hakbang ng Department of Education (DepEd) para sa pagbabalik ng dating school calendar na nagsisimula sa Hunyo at nagtatapos ng Marso o Abril. Matatandaang ipinanawagan na noon ni Gatchalian ang unti-unting pagbabalik sa dating school calendar. Para sa senador, ang pagbabalik sa dating school calendar ay magbibigay sa mga ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Fire razes 9 classrooms, principal’s office in Sapangdaku school

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Thursday dawn fire burned down at least nine classrooms and a principal’s office in a school in a mountain barangay here. Firefighters in Cebu City responded to the alarm raised at Napo Elementary School in Brgy. Sapangdaku, Cebu City at 2:56 a.m. The blaze hit one of the school buildings,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Bomb threat cancels classes at Quezon province school

Classes at a criminology school in Tiaong, Quezon province were canceled after a student received a bomb threat on Friday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

‘Dummy’ bomb found in Basilan town

‘Dummy’ bomb found in Basilan town.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

PNP appeals for calm amid bomb threats

The Philippine National Police yesterday appealed to the public to remain calm when dealing with bomb threats......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Bomb threat forces Batangas State University to hold classes virtually

Students from a university in the province of Batangas were forced to evacuate after authorities received a recent bomb threat......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Mandaue gripped by ‘false’ bomb threats, officials enraged

  MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – The Mandaue City Government condemned on Thursday, Feb. 15, the recent bomb threats targeting schools and government offices in the city. In a press release, authorities assured the public that these claims are entirely false and there is no cause for concern. “We want to unequivocally state that the alleged.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Bomb threat gipaagi sa email

Bomb threat gipaagi sa email.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

PNP: Bomb threats not meant to destabilize government

The bomb threats that hit various government offices and schools in Luzon on Monday were not meant to destabilize the administration of President Marcos, the Philippine National Police said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

PNP gets bomb disposal robots from US

PNP gets bomb disposal robots from US.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Bomb threat disrupts Cebu City Hall of Justice’s operations

Bomb threat disrupts Cebu City Hall of Justice’s operations.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

FACES OF CEBU: Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, 28, professional boxer

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu waited for seven years to produce another world title challenger in boxing. Last January 26, 2024, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, a native of Borbon town, north Cebu ended that drought with a devastating first round technical knockout win against Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo.  Know more about Araneta here: The 28-year-old Araneta will be.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

PNP to beef up security at House amid bomb threats

The Philippine National Police will strengthen its security measures at the House of Representatives after the chamber reported receiving bomb threats......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

House tightens security after lawmakers get bomb threats

The House of Representatives has been placed on heightened alert following threats received by lawmakers and House staff last week, including bomb threats, Secretary General Reginald Velasco said on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

PSAA zeroes in on grassroots development

The Philippine School Athletics Association (PSAA) -- the newest school-based league dedicated to high school students -- will open its first season on March 3 at the Ynares Coliseum in Pasig City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Jared Bahay chooses Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles

CEBU CITY, Philippines—(UPDATED, 10 p.m., January 25) Jared Bahay, Cebu’s top high school basketball player, has made his decision: He is going to the Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles in the UAAP. This development was confirmed by Popoy Navarro of the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu, who is one of the representatives of the 18-year-old.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

School vacations in summer months to be back — DepEd

MANILA, Philippines — Adjustments have been made by the Department of Education to return to the old school calendar, wherein vacations take place during the summer months. This followed after they received mounting complaints from teachers, learners and parents about the extreme heat that students had to endure in public school classrooms especially during their.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

DepEd announces gradual return to old school calendar starting SY 2024-2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday announced the gradual return of the old school break starting next school year (SY). DepEd made the pronouncement through Department Order No. 003 S. of 2024. Based on the order, the adjusted end date of the current SY 2023 to 2024 shall be on May.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024