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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,.....»»
House panel OKs tax-free hazard pay to judges, prosecutors
A House panel has approved a substitute bill that seeks to grant tax-free hazard pay to prosecutors and judges of regional, metropolitan, and municipal trial courts......»»
House panel Oks proposed POGO ban
Efforts to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators in the country have gained ground at the House of Representatives after a committee yesterday approved two measures on this......»»
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......»»
Completing the story for senior high school
It’s been a while since I last interacted with Congressman Roman Romulo and I was pleased to see him once again explain, almost flawlessly, our current education issues that seem to be quite a topic, especially among parents who have been struggling with what to do about their children in senior high school......»»
31-year wait ends: Adamson rules UAAP high school hoops over NU
Adamson pulls off a wire-to-wire triumph against NU in the sudden-death Game 3 to capture its first UAAP high school basketball championship since 1993.....»»
House panel OKs tax breaks for companies hiring senior citizens
Under the bill, companies hiring elderly workers can avail of a 25% tax reduction of the amount paid to salaries, wages and benefits and trainings for senior citizens. .....»»
DepEd expands feeding program from 120 days to full school year
The Department of Education will expand its school-based feeding program next school year, providing free meals to students for the entire academic calendar (220 days) for the first time. .....»»
Delivery drivers urge Mayor Baste for business permit exemption
Title: Delivery Drivers Seek Exemption from Business Permit Requirement A group of delivery drivers in Davao is urging Mayor Sebastian Duterte to exempt them from the mandatory business permits. The drivers, including those from various delivery apps such as Grab and FoodPanda, are concerned about the financial burden imposed by the business permits, which range from P2,000 to P6,000. They argue that this requirement is unique to Davao City among all cities and provinces in the Philippines. Grab rider Rolando Atico emphasized the need for solidarity among all delivery drivers, regardless of the app they work for. He urged fellow drivers to support each other, as the financial impact may extend beyond just Grab and FoodPanda. Atico also requested Mayor Duterte to reconsider the requirement and reinstate the previous occupational permit, which only cost P125. The group is facing a 30-day deadline to obtain the business permits, and they are citing financial constraints as a reason for their request for an extension. Failure to comply could result in their removal from the delivery platforms, jeopardizing their livelihoods. Additionally, they are advocating for changes to Davao City's Revenue Code, proposing a model similar to Cebu City, where only an occupational permit is required. The drivers are also calling for an inquiry into the lack of transparency and unilateral actions of food delivery companies, particularly concerning rider capitalization and financial concerns. They believe that a thorough investigation will help ensure fairness and equity in their financial obligations and working relationship with the delivery companies. Maribel Paguican, the Business Bureau officer-in-charge, stated that non-certified delivery riders categorized as service contractors must obtain a business permit. She mentioned two permits for occupational and business activities, with a discounted structure for delivery riders. However, concerns have been raised about increased taxes, potentially ranging from P3,000 to P6,000, along with an additional tax on top of the declared income of P1,400. The delivery drivers' plea for exemption from the business permit requirement reflects their concerns about the financial impact and the potential threat to their livelihoods. Their call for solidarity and support from fellow drivers highlights the urgency of the situation. This story sheds light on the challenges faced by delivery drivers in Davao and the implications of the business permit requirement on their financial well-being. It also underscores their efforts to seek fairness and equity in their working relationship with the authorities and delivery companies......»»
No more admin tasks for teachers
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Friday formalized her directive to all school division offices and school heads to unburden public school teachers of administrative tasks......»»
Private school educators bat for higher wages on Labor Day
A group of private school educators called on President Marcos Jr. on Labor Day to raise private school teachers' salaries and to institutionalize a national minimum salary standard for them......»»
DepEd open to early return to June-March academic year
Acceding to a clamor for an immediate return to the old school calendar due to extreme heat, the Department of Education yesterday said it has suggested to President Marcos to end the coming school year 2024-2025 in March 2025 and start the succeeding school year by June......»»
Who is Nellie E. Brown? Olongapo school finally discovers mystery woman after 71 years
A certain elementary school in a barangay in Olongapo City was named Nellie E. Brown Elementary School (NEBES) and the school administration, students and alumni did not know who Brown was, so an alumnus' daughter began solving the mystery. .....»»
Teachers propose way to shift to old school calendar
If the Department of Education is worried that rushing the return to the old school calendar would compromise the vacation of students and teachers, the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition is proposing a way to do it without removing the school break from the equation......»»
Reverting to old school calendar can’t be rushed – DepEd
Even after a week of suspended onsite classes due to extreme heat, the Department of Education cannot immediately shift to the old school calendar as it takes away rest days from teachers, students and school personnel, Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte said yesterday......»»
Reverting to old school calendar can’t be rushed – DepEd
Even after a week of suspended onsite classes due to extreme heat, the Department of Education cannot immediately shift to the old school calendar as it takes away rest days from teachers, students and school personnel, Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte said yesterday......»»
VP Sara ayaw apurahin balik sa lumang school calendar
Tinabla ni Vice President at Education Secretary Sara Duterte ang kahilingan na ibalik agad sa Hunyo ang pagbubukas ng School Year 2024-2025 dahil mababawasan ang pahinga ng mga guro at estudyante. The post VP Sara ayaw apurahin balik sa lumang school calendar first appeared on Abante......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Japan grants P281M to farm-to-school meals project in BARMM
The Farm-to-School Meals project of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) links smallholder farmers and fisherfolk with primary schools to provide school children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) with nutritious meals......»»