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BARMM consultations for creation of 32 districts gain ground
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 16 January) – The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) has started the public consultations for the creation of the proposed 32 districts in the region, with a senior official stressing the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections in 2025 won’t happen if the districts will not be established. Parliament Bill No. 267 or Parliamentary Districts […].....»»
FACES OF CEBU: Boy Odilao, founder of Sinulog Festival
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Behind every remarkable creation in our world, there’s always a creator. Just as the book of Genesis attributes the creation of life and Earth to God, architects and engineers are the minds behind structures like the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The songs we love are crafted by singers –Everything extraordinary has.....»»
EDCOM 2 taps ‘outstanding’ teachers for solutions to learning gaps
A congressional body tasked with crafting legislative solutions to long-standing problems in education has tapped award-winning educators to provide insights on how to improve learning and teaching standards across the nation’s schools......»»
DepEd: Let teachers focus on classroom duties
The Department of Education has warned officials and personnel of administrative repercussions for requiring teachers to perform “unnecessary tasks” that distract them from teaching functions......»»
US Senate panel urges Treasury Dept to make tech firms comply with sanctions
US Senator Mark Warner says tech companies like Alphabet and Meta have continued to provide adtech services to sanctioned entities with ties to 'foreign adversaries'.....»»
Most Filipino families not reaping long-term gains of preschool education
Parents’ lack of awareness about the long-term gains of preschool education and limited government daycare centers have made most Filipino children lose out on the benefits of early childhood education......»»
Over 100 international education agents join Cebu ESL fam tour
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Cebu hosted over a hundred international education agents from five Asian countries, who came here for the Grand ESL (English as a Second Language) International Familiarization Tour, the biggest of its kind since the Philippines launched education as a tourism product in 2010. The agents from Japan, China, Taiwan, Vietnam and.....»»
‘Review sex education amid teen pregnancies’
With one out of 10 teenagers aged 15 to 19 getting pregnant, the Department of Education should check comprehensive sexuality education programs to prevent female learners from dropping out of school due to pregnancy, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said......»»
CMIP, TESDA-NCR forge technical education partnership
Concepcion Midea Inc. Philippines has partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority - NCR to enhance technical education......»»
DepEd orders immediate removal of admin tasks from teachers’ workload
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially ordered the immediate removal of administrative tasks from teachers’ workloads on Friday. The issuance of Department Order (DO) 002 came a day after Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte announced the said initiative during her presentation of the 2024 Basic Education Report. “This DO.....»»
DSWD urges 4Ps beneficiaries to avail of gov’t tertiary education support
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) urged the beneficiaries of its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who want to pursue higher education to avail of various government tertiary education support programs that will assist them with their school expenses. DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said on Monday (January 15) that […].....»»
'tACbo raises PhP6 million for Ayala Foundation’s education programs
MANILA – Runners, fitness enthusiasts, and education advocates banded together to raise at least PhP6 million for Ayala Foundation’s education programs as they participated in tACbo, the biggest running event in Metro Manila this January. Organized by Ayala Corporation to kick off its 190th anniversary, tACbo attracted as many as 6,000 participants in 21K, 10K, […].....»»
Cybercrime AI Experimentation in the Dark Web
Kaspersky’s Digital Footprint Intelligence service has found nearly 3,000 dark web posts mainly discussing the use of ChatGPT and other LLMs for illegal activities. Threat actors are exploring schemes, from creating nefarious alternatives of the chatbot to jailbreaking the original and beyond. Stolen ChatGPT accounts and services offering their automated creation en masse are also […].....»»
Marcos Jr. approves military procurement ‘wish list’
Amid continuing maritime aggression by China, President Marcos has approved a $35-billion budget to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines with the Philippine Navy getting the largest chunk to strengthen capabilities in the West Philippine Sea......»»
CHED approves 20th public medical school
The Commission on Higher Education has approved the establishment of the first state medical school open to all kinds of enrollees in the Eastern Visayas region. .....»»
Special prosecutor for crimes vs journalists sought
United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan has recommended the appointment of special prosecutors who would handle crimes against journalists and other human rights defenders......»»
Marcos declares Feb. 9 a special non-working day for Chinese New Year
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared February 9, a Friday, as a special non-working day in the country for the celebration of Chinese New Year. The Palace issued Proclamation No. 453, making the declaration. “The declaration of 09 February 2024, Friday, as an additional special non-working day throughout the country will give.....»»
DepEd cautions public vs fake posts on cash aid
The Department of Education (DepEd) has warned the public against fake posts claiming that the agency gives out cash assistance to all graduating students......»»
EastWest Bank posts P6.1 billion in net income in 2023
EastWest Bank posts P6.1 billion in net income in 2023.....»»
Cebu-based Metro retail posts P618 million net income in 2023
Cebu-based Metro retail posts P618 million net income in 2023.....»»