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Senate rallies behind legislated wage hike; House to proceed with caution

Buoyed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s order to review the minimum wage rates in all regions, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri urged the president to tag as urgent a bill that legislates a P100 minimum wage hike for all private sector workers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Scorching schools: How heat worsens conditions of poor students in PH

[This is the second and last part of a special report on how extreme heat in 2023 impacted the education sector in the Philippines. Click here for the first part.] CEBU CITY, Philippines – The same analysis by Cebu Daily News Digital (CDN Digital) showed that even private schools, which usually have better facilities and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools

By JACINTO LINGATONG Bulatlat.com SANTA CRUZ, Laguna — Youth groups in Southern Tagalog have strongly opposed the proposed resolution of the 202nd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army and CALABARZON Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF ELCAC) urging the Department of Education (DepEd) Region IV-A, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region IV-A, Technical… The post Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Makati turns over 14 schools to Taguig

The Makati government has officially turned over 14 public schools to Taguig amid the jurisdiction dispute between the two cities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

A global culinary adventure awaits at upcoming THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2024

Anticipate unparalleled networking, collaboration, and growth opportunities amidst fully subscribed booth spaces at the THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2024 featuring an impressive lineup of exhibitors from 45 countries and regions worldwide.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

DBM releases P1.3 billion to light up public schools

The Department of Budget and Management has released nearly P1.3 billion for the electrification of public schools nationwide......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Teachers oppose 100 percent foreign ownership of schools

Teachers and other education personnel have expressed their opposition to opening up the country’s schools to 100 percent foreign ownership under the proposed Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 currently under deliberations in Congress......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Binay asks DepEd: Resolve issues in 3 ‘embo’ schools

Makati Mayor Abby Binay yesterday appealed to Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to resolve the issue of management of three public schools in the enlisted men’s barrio or “embo” barangays that are now under Taguig......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims

The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Climate change erodes education outcomes: World Bank

Washington [US], May 11 (ANI/WAM): A new World Bank policy note presents latest evidence on how climate change is eroding education outcomes, including through increased school closures, and what to do about it. Over the past 20 years, schools were closed during around 75 percent or more of the extreme weather events that impacted 5 million people or more. It's now common for a country to close their schools multiple time.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools, triggers health alerts

Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools, triggers health alerts Reuters.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Extreme heat closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide

Hena Khan, a ninth-grade student in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has struggled to focus on her studies this week as temperatures surpassed 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in the capital city.'There is no real education in schools in this punishing heat,' she said. 'Teachers can't teach, students can't concentrate. Rather, our lives are at risk.'Khan is one of more than 40 million students who have been.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Kenya skips reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100

Kenya skips reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100

Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

DepEd tells public schools to hold online classes from April 29 to 30

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed public schools nationwide to shift to online classes from Monday (April 29) to Tuesday (April 30), due to the upcoming transport strike by Piston and amid the extreme heat. “In view of the latest heat index forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Gatchalian wants cellphones banned in schools

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian yesterday urged the Department of Education to come up with an order banning the use of cellphones in schools......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Lapu-Lapu schools return to face-to-face classes – Chan

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan announced the return of face-to-face classes for public schools starting today, April 17, 2024. However, in a Facebook post, Chan said that the face-to-face classes shall only be scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 for morning classes and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for afternoon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

5,844 schools suspend onsite classes due to extreme heat

Of 47,678 public schools nationwide, 5,844 suspended onsite classes yesterday due to extreme heat aggravated by the El Niño phenomenon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Resilient, safe schools in CV pushed

Resilient, safe schools in CV pushed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Visayan Electric, Aboitiz Foundation partner for rewiring Cebu schools

Visayan Electric, Aboitiz Foundation partner for rewiring Cebu schools.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024