Secretary Leonor Briones of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday said they will consider including Negros Oriental in the pilot testing areas for face-to-face classes in the near future.
No proof UP is ‘hotbed’ for NPA recruitment: PH Bar Association refutes Calida’s argument for ending ’89 pact with DND
The Philippine Bar Association (PBA) on Saturday (Jan. 23) criticized the office Solicitor General Jose Calida for justifying the move of the Department of National Defense (DND) to end its agreement with the University of the Philippines (PNP) that has hindered the entry of police and the military in its campuses.
Tameme kahit nanakawan: CHED chair complains UP snubbed his security concerns
MANILA – Officials of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman have yet to take action on security concerns in the campus, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) chair Prospero de Vera said.
No more trust in gov’t, state forces: Rufus Rodriguez warns of ‘chilling effect’ over ending of UP-DND accord
MANILA – Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez on Tuesday urged the Department of National Defense (DND) to reconsider its decision in unilaterally abrogating its agreement with the University of the Philippines (UP) on the entry and operation of the military and the police in UP campuses.
Atake on citizens’ freedoms: Hilbay opposes termination of UP-DNP pact
Former solicitor general Florin Hilbay on Tuesday (Jan. 19) called as an attack the freedom of citizens the decision of the Department of National Defense (DND) to terminate the pact with the University of the Philippines (UP) that has been preventing state forces from entering its campuses.
Baka lumala relasyon! UP president urges DND to reconsider ending of pact: Police, military shouldn’t fear academic freedom
The relationship between state forces and the University of the Philippines (UP) could worsen following the termination of the accord which barred the entry of the police and military in any of the school’s campuses without notice from academic officials.
Nasa North Korean border ba kayo? Lorenzana asks if Crash Landing on You ‘is life’ as he justifies ending DND’s pact with UP
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana revealed being a fan of the hit Korean drama series, “Crash Landing On You” (CLOY) as he justified his decision to end a three-decade-old agreement that barred the military and police from entering the University of the Philippines’ campuses without prior notice from school officials.
‘Di lang UP papasukin! DND to end pacts with other schools on entry of police, military
The Department of National Defense (DND) is looking at scrapping the pacts forged with other schools similar to the newly terminated agreement with the University of the Philippines.
Ba’t pinalalaki issue? UST prof questions press coverage for Maria Ressa’s 3rd libel case
A professor from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) has called out the media for writing about a new cyber libel case filed against Rappler founder Maria Ressa over an online article about the supposed “thesis for sale” modus at the De La Salle University- College of Saint Benilde.
‘Di kailangan ng mobile data: DICT installs free wifi at UP Baguio, Benguet State U campuses
MANILA – Students, faculty, and visitors alike of the University of the Philippines Baguio (UPB) and Benguet State University (BSU) can now enjoy free internet connectivity on their mobile devices through the Department of Information and Communication Technology’s (DICT) Free WiFi for All Program (FWAP).
Hope for out of school youth: DepEd lauds passage of Alternative Learning System law
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday lauded the passage of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Act or Republic Act (RA) No. 11510 institutionalizing parallel learning system in basic education for out-of-school children and adults in special cases.
Pinagkakitaan pandemya! DepEd ‘deeply alarmed’ by Christmas sale of students’ sexy pics
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday said it supports the protection of children from all forms of physical or mental violence, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment, and exploitation, including sexual abuse.
Beating 6K students: UNESCO picks Pinay cancer survivor to study COVID-19’s impact on youth
A Filipina cancer survivor studying at the Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in California has been chosen by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to study COVID-19 impact on the youth.
From Erasmus to Turing: UK launches post-EU scheme for students
Britain, while clinching a trade deal with the EU, said Thursday it was backing out of a European student exchange programme and replacing it with a global scheme named after computing pioneer Alan Turing.
US military school West Point rocked by major cheating scandal
America’s prestigious military school West Point has been shaken by its biggest cheating scandal in decades, with dozens of cadets accused of breaking the academy’s honor code in the spring.
US school shutdowns raise concerns for children’s future
Exhaustion, stress and worsening inequality: nine months into the coronavirus pandemic and most American children have not returned to classrooms, disrupting the lives of families and teachers and fueling concerns about the long-term impact on youngsters’ development.
Teachers should receive vaccine priority: UNICEF
The head of the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, called Tuesday for teachers to be among those given priority access to the Covid-19 vaccines.
US university Johns Hopkins confronts historic links to slavery
Johns Hopkins, the celebrated philanthropist who supported the abolition of slavery and whose wealth allowed him to found the prestigious US university that bears his name, owned slaves, the Baltimore-based institution confirmed Friday.
Two thirds of school-age kids without internet access: UN
Two thirds of school-age children worldwide have no internet at home, a UN report found Tuesday, even as pandemic-induced school closures have made online access vital to getting an education.
Damit dineliver! Deped denies student, 3 others in Laguna died while submitting modules
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday clarified a “misinformation” that a learner and three out-of-school youth drowned while submitting self-learning modules in Biñan, Laguna.
Makakatipid pa magulang! Duterte threatens to stop funding UP as students mull skipping class
President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to stop funding for the state-run University of the Philippines if students proceed with their threat to hold a mass protest by not attending online classes.
Galing sa ham, cheese budget? Briones assures financial aid for teachers in typhoon-hit areas
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones on Tuesday said the department will provide financial assistance to teachers and employees severely affected by the recent typhoons.
‘Di kailangang ibilad! DepEd vows to replace damaged modules due to typhoon
The Department of Education (DepEd) will replace printed self-learning modules (SLMs) damaged by the recent typhoons, an education official said Monday.
Huli ka hamon! DepEd cancels bidding for P4.28-M Christmas ham, cheese after viral FB post
The Department of Education (DepEd) has cancelled the bidding for P4.3-million worth of ham and cheese for its Christmas celebration after a blogger exposed it on social media.
