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DepEd s SHS vouchers fall short of decongesting public schools, helping poor learners

"It's a waste that we don't solve the problem of congestion because we are randomly giving the voucher program to students," the senator said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Government to assist Pinoys affected by Taiwan quake – Marcos

The government will immediately assist Filipinos affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Taiwan, President Marcos said yesterday as he expressed sympathy for the people of Taiwan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

‘Tuloy Kaalaman’ for learners affected in Masara landslide

THE Department of Education-Division of Davao de Oro (DepEd-Davao de Oro) reiterated that it is strategizing a program called “Tuloy Kaalaman”, as the ‘case-to-case basis’ has been applied among the learners heavily affected by the Masara tragic incident......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Apex Mining provides aid to affected residents

THE search for survivors continues at the ground zero of the landslide. Alongside this, the APEX Welfare Desk Helpline stationed at the Nuevo Iloco National High School in Mawab (Davao de Oro) also provides assistance to the affected residents by helping them get information on their missing loved ones......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Hold agency heads accountable for Gov website, email hacking

A network of digital advocates urged the government to hold accountable the heads of the agencies affected by the hacking of government sites and emails. Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald Gustilo said that the heads of agencies affected by the hacking on government email and websites should be dealt with swiftly as the attacks came […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Shear line affects over 80-K families in Davao

The shear line in the Davao Region has had a significant impact on over 80,000 families, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). The affected families are spread across Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental. Evacuation efforts have been underway, with some families still in shelters. Tragically, casualties have been reported, including fatalities and injuries due to landslides and flooding. The infrastructure has also suffered, with roads and bridges being blocked or damaged. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has been providing relief to affected residents, and the local government units have also contributed aid. In response to the shear line, the OCD-Davao has raised its Blue Alert status, emphasizing the need for intensified monitoring and immediate mobilization of resources. The situation remains challenging, with ongoing flooding and landslides affecting numerous areas in the region......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 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

P3-M damage reported in school building fire

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reported a devastating fire at F. Bustamante National High School in Tibungco, Davao City, on January 14, causing an estimated P3 million in damages. The fire affected 14 rooms, with nine being totally damaged and one partially damaged. The Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao (BFP-Davao) struggled to contain the blaze, which lasted for two hours. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or houses affected despite the school's proximity to a residential area. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing. This incident adds to a series of school fires in the region, with three state-owned schools destroyed in 2023. The BFP-Davao and Team Davao Rescue have responded to over 15 fire incidents in the first and second weeks of January 2024, indicating a significant increase compared to the same period in 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

DSWD Central Visayas field office aids families affected by floods, tension cracks

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office-7 (Central Visayas), continues to coordinate with concerned local government units (LGUs) in the region for the monitoring and provision of appropriate interventions to families affected by flooding incidents and other emergencies that occurred in the last quarter of 2023. On the flooding incidents […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Completing the story for senior high school

A few weeks ago, I had written about senior high school and what many of us, particularly the learners affected in such grade levels, could expect in the coming school year as SHS students undergo a transition or, better said, an adjustment to some notable changes......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Scholarship for agriculture students pushed

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Recognizing the vital role of the agriculture sector in food sustainability and local farmer empowerment, a Cebu City councilor proposed an ordinance to provide scholarship grants to students who would pursue agriculture-related programs in college. The proposed legislation, titled “An Ordinance Granting Educational Scholarship Assistance to Qualified Cebu City Residents Pursuing Agriculture-Related.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

UP students protest increasing commercialization of campus spaces

Students of the University of the Philippines - Diliman in Quezon City are opposing the “commercialization” of spaces on campus, which they believe runs counter to the university’s orientation as an institution of learning for the needy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Subic sees more investment incentives under CREATE Act

Investor companies located in this free port zone are expected to benefit from more tax perks as the government seeks to rationalize taxes and attract more investments under Republic Act No. 11534, or the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Bill seeks regulation of ‘paluwagan’ scheme

A proposed legislative measure that seeks to regulate paluwagan, a saving scheme popular among Filipinos, was approved on second reading by the House of Representatives last Tuesday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

DOTr seeks council endorsement for UMRT study

DOTr seeks council endorsement for UMRT study.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Mayor Caluag seeks to reduce unemployment

Mayor Caluag seeks to reduce unemployment.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Bill seeks to penalize publication, airing of victims’ personal details

MANILA, Philippines — Camiguin Rep. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo filed on Monday House Bill (HB) No. 10277, which seeks to make it unlawful “for any person to broadcast by any means, without consent of the victim or the victim’s family, the image, video, or details of a person who is a victim of any crime or accident,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Man seeks police help after phone replaced with another one inside an inn

Man seeks police help after phone replaced with another one inside an inn.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Transport group seeks P2 fare hike

Transport group seeks P2 fare hike.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024