DepEd says some PISA takers lacked basic computer skills
DepEd regional directors of CAR and CALABARZON said that several schools also had to borrow or crowdsource computers from nearby schools and non-government organizations to accommodate all their PISA takers on exam day......»»
Computer Engineers-Tofil are Buildrite Cup 2023 champions
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Computer Engineers-Tofil were crowned the Architects and Enginners Basketball Club (AEBC) Buildrite Cup 2023 champions after eking out a hard-fought 60-57 victory against the Civil Engineers 1-Stopgap in their championship match on Saturday, February 17, at the CPA gymnasium. After a long and arduous campaign, the computer engineers emerged as.....»»
DepEd expects Cebu City’s ‘world-class’ hosting of Palarong Pambansa
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Department of Education (DepEd) anticipates nothing short of a ‘world-class’ hosting from Cebu City for the upcoming 2024 Palarong Pambansa. Dr. Francis Cesar Bringas, DepEd Assistant Secretary for Field Operations, expressed this expectation during the signing of the memorandum of agreement between Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Z. Duterte and.....»»
Torrecampo leads winners in Valle Verde
What she lacked in height, Maristella Torrecampo made up with her skills and talent as she upended top seed Ave Maria Policarpio, 6-0, 6-2, to secure the girls’ 14-and-under crown in the Valle Verde National Juniors Tennis Championships in Pasig City last Monday......»»
Torrecampo shines with twin titles in PPS netfest
What she lacked in height, Maristella Torrecampo made up with her skills and talent as she upended top seed Ave Maria Policarpio, 6-0, 6-2, to secure the girls’ 14-and-under crown in the Valle Verde National Juniors Tennis Championships......»»
Filipino workforce lacks soft skills to adapt to digital age: gov t study
MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Filipino workers lack soft skills, making it hard for them to adapt to the digital age, such as artificial intelligence and fast-emerging technologies, according to a government study released on Tuesday. Toward Measuring Soft Skills for Youth Development: A Scoping Study, a study conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, reveals that the Filipinos' weakness in sof.....»»
Cebu City taxpayers can now avail services online
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City taxpayers can now avail of services of the Office of the City Assessors (OCCA) through an online portal according to OCCA’s computer division head. Nelyn P. Sanrojo, OCCA’s computer division head, said that clients could now avail of its services such as the issuance of a certified true copy.....»»
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.....»»
DepEd: Hot weather prompts schools to suspend in-person classes
MANILA, Philippines — Several cities and municipalities have opted for alternative mode of delivering classes and have suspended in-person classes due to the scorching hot weather, as revealed by the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday. According to DepEd, 13 total cities and municipalities implemented alternative delivery mode (ADM) classes in the regions of Ilocos,.....»»
DepEd-7 probes classroom assault involving Cebu teacher, student
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Education in Region 7, DepEd-7 has ordered an investigation into an alleged classroom assault involving a teacher and his 14-year-old student in Cebu. Dr. Salustiano Jimenez, the regional director of DepEd-7 revealed that the agency already initiated an investigation into the matter, the moment he received the video.....»»
DepEd ibabalik ang dating ‘school calendar’, tuwing Mayo na ang bakasyon
NAGKAROON ng pagbabago sa schedule ang Department of Education (DepEd) kasunod ng mga natatanggap na reklamo mula sa mga guro, estudyante at mga magulang ngayong paparating na ang panahon ng tag-init. Marami kasi ang nagko-complain sa nararanasang “extreme heat” sa loob ng silid-aralan ng mga pampublikong eskwelahan. Dahil diyan, inanunsyo ng DepEd na ibinabalik na.....»»
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.....»»
DepEd verifying reports of data breach
DepEd Undersecretary and Spokesperson Michael Poa said that they have directed DepEd field offices to “run diagnostics” and “verify if there was indeed a hack.”.....»»
CitySavings Extends Educational Assistance to Indigenous Peoples (IP) Learners
PEDALING TOWARDS LEARNING: (From left to right) DepEd Panabo City Senior Education Program Specialist Ana Liza Mendoza, CitySavings Tagum Branch Business Head Rodel Taguiran DepEd Panabo City OIC SDS Jinky Firman, CitySavings Regional Business Head for Southern Mindanao Amor Querido Pavon, DepEd Panabo City ASDS Phoebe Gay Refamonte, CitySavings Davao Branch Business Head Denis Dusong, […].....»»
DepEd to extend SHS voucher program for current Grade 11 students
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday said it will be extending its voucher program to currently enrolled Grade 11 students in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) to prevent displacement of learners. DepEd made the pronouncement after earlier announcing that there would be no more Grade.....»»
DepEd asks teacher to explain scolding of students in viral video
DepEd has issued a show cause order against a public school teacher who went viral for scolding her students while live-streaming on TikTok — an incident that some believe is an overstep in classroom discipline but educators say is proof of deeper issues in the school system......»»
Cebuano topnotcher shares journey of overcoming challenges, excelling in studies
CONSOLACION, Cebu – Review takers might often see their journey of reviewing for that one important exam like climbing a foggy mountain—difficult, daunting, and often unclear, but with the goal of reaching the top. For Lennon Gabrielle N. Francisco, ranking 10th in the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination (CELE) wasn’t just about achieving a high score. It.....»»
More than 12,000 register for 2024 Bar Exams
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court revealed on Monday that 12,246 law graduates have enrolled for the 2024 Bar Examination. The deadline for the application to take the 2024 Bar Examination was last April 5. Applications are currently being processed, which is why it is still not known how many first-time takers, repeaters, or those.....»»
Market rally at risk from profit takers
Investors will be on the lookout for fresh catalysts this week which, if successful, could propel the stock market to the 6,900 level, or even back to the 7,000 mark......»»
Bolts drop closing EASL outing
Meralco just lacked the added firepower to overcome the Seoul SK Knights, suffering a 72-62 loss late Wednesday night in the East Asia Super League at the Jamsil Student’s Gymnasium......»»
Philippines hones skills of workforce in digital technology
MANILA, April 27 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government is honing the skills of the Filipino workforce in digital technology as the country aims to create 45 million "green and high-quality jobs," according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) statement released Friday night. During Friday's meeting with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the DTI, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascu.....»»