Public school teachers, employees may wear alternative uniforms — DepEd
MANILA, Philippines — Amid high temperatures across the country, public school teachers are allowed to wear collared Department of Education (DepEd) polo shirts. This is according to DepEd on Monday. “Dulot ng mainit na panahon sa buong bansa, pinahihintulutan ang lahat ng DepEd teaching at non-teaching personnel [na magsuot ng alternate uniform],” DepEd said in.....»»
Bomb threat cancels classes at Quezon province school
Classes at a criminology school in Tiaong, Quezon province were canceled after a student received a bomb threat on Friday night......»»
EDITORIAL - Rest period
As extreme heat disrupts onsite classes nationwide, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte says returning to the old academic calendar cannot be rushed, explaining that teachers and learners need a “rest period” between school years......»»
Mayors, schools allowed to modify class hours
Local chief executives and local education supervisors have the authority to modify school hours due to the prevailing extreme heat, according to the Metro Manila Council......»»
Teacher slain in Zamboanga del Sur ambush
A high school teacher was killed in an ambush in Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur on Thursday......»»
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. .....»»
Nermal nearly opted out
NLEX rookie Jhan Nermal never imagined he would someday play in the PBA back in his high school days in Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, when even cracking the intramural lineup was a challenge......»»
Government working to revert to old school calendar – Marcos
The government is working to revert to the old school calendar from June to March as the scorching summer heat, aggravated by the El Niño phenomenon, is causing class disruptions in several areas across the country, President Marcos yesterday......»»
DepEd says return to old school calendar beneficial to students, teachers
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) On Wednesday emphasized that shortening the timeframe for returning to the previous school calendar schedule would greatly affect the welfare of both students and educators. DepEd made the pronouncement after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the government is now looking for ways to bring back the.....»»
Seven tribes to compete in Maasin’s Tultugan fest
Seven school-based tribes will compete in the 2010 Tultugan Festival cultural showcase of Maasin, Iloilo tomorrow, December 29......»»
CamSur Red Cross Youth mark IYD with school and community caravan
CamSur Red Cross Youth mark IYD with school and community caravan Vox Bikol Tue, 08/21/2018 - 15:26.....»»
US-based employment agency to set up foundation in Philippines
Immigration and employment consultancy agency CSI Professionals Inc. is launching a foundation in the Philippines this year to help sick Filipino children and send poor but deserving students to school......»»
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......»»
Asia’s Best : Philippines up for 7 awards for 2024 World Travel Awards
The Philippines is once again among the nominees as "Asia's Best" at the World Travel Awards 2024......»»
Military in North rejects CPP s calls for peace talks
The military stationed in the northern provinces rejected calls by the Communist Party of the Philippines to resume the stalled peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines......»»
Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair heads to Benguet
In a bid to extend vital government services directly to the people of Benguet and surrounding communities, more than 50 agencies are gearing up to converge in La Trinidad for the upcoming Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair caravan on April 21 to 22, 2024......»»
6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert — USGS
A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued......»»
Jose Javier Reyes named new FDCP chairman
Veteran director Jose Javier Reyes was designated as the new chairman of Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), replacing Tirso Cruz III......»»
Tom Holland s Romeo and Juliet heading to Broadway after West End run — report
Tickets for Jamie Lloyd's reimagining of "Romeo and Juliet" starring Tom Holland in his West End return sold out in under two hours, leading to brewing rumors of a Broadway run down the line......»»
Robert Downey Jr. would happily reprise Iron Man for Marvel
Newly minted Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr. is not entirely closing the doors on returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as his iconic character Tony Stark and the hero Iron Man......»»