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.
Good luck sa pag-apply! UP cancels UPCAT for AY 2021-2022
MANILA – The University of the Philippines on Tuesday announced it will not hold the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) for the Academic Year 2021 to 2022 due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
Due to challenges of pandemic: DepEd adjusts 4 quarters for SY 2020-2021
The Department of Education (DepEd) has adjusted the four quarters for school year 2020-2021 in response to the “key challenges” in teaching students during the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
UN, World Bank urge school openings amid pandemic
The UN and World Bank pleaded in a new report Wednesday for schools to remain open despite Covid-19 risks, highlighting the damage the pandemic has inflicted on children’s education, especially in poor nations.
‘Di ibu-bulldozer! Customs to donate seized gadgets to DepEd
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is set to donate another set of seized electronic devices to the Department of Education (DepEd) to aid in its distance learning program.
Free school meals: a political football in England
A campaign by Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford to feed England’s poorest children during school holidays has turned into a political football, throwing the spotlight on increased poverty during the coronavirus outbreak.
Head of US military school resigns amid ‘systemic racism’ probe
The superintendent of a top US military academy resigned from his post Monday, after the Virginia governor ordered an investigation into accusations of systemic racism at the school.
Gagamitin sa bundok! DepEd defends buying 166 Mitsubishi trucks
MANILA – A Department of Education (DepEd) official on Monday clarified that the 166 brand new units of Mitsubishi Strada trucks distributed to field engineers were procured before the pandemic after a group took a swipe at the agency over its alleged “injudicious” fund use.
Facebook seeks to block New York University’s political ad targeting research
Facebook has demanded that New York University pull the plug on a research project into the platform’s targeting practices for political ads, saying it is a violation of terms to collect user data.
‘Di alam paano kumalat: DepEd disowns module dissuading students from joining rallies
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday clarified that a learning module that discourages students from joining peaceful assemblies is not part of DepEd’s curriculum resources.
With iffy wifi, Venezuelan schoolkids struggle to join classes
Thumbing his mobile phone, Jonathan Figueroa sits on his doorstep in a desperate daily quest for a Wifi signal to download his homework.
US universities dominate science Nobels
The Nobel science prizes reward not only individual researchers but also their universities, a race prestigious United States faculties are winning by far.
DepEd eyes limited face-to-face classes in areas with no COVID-19 cases
An Education official said Monday the Department of Education (DepEd) is preparing for the limited face-to-face classes in areas with no reported coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections.
Online poetry in the time of corona: A Workshop with Palanca Hall of Famer Peter Solis Nery
As coronavirus cases continue to bring worry to health, award-winning Filipino writer and poet Peter Solis Nery has found a way to get his creative juices flowing during the lockdowns: teach poetry.
Gusto pa ring mag-aral kahit may COVID! DepEd: 14K more students enrolled in public schools
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday reported it has achieved “100 percent enrollment” in public schools nationwide for the school year 2020 to 2021 which opened October 5.
‘Di na-fact check! DepEd admits mistake in DepEdTV math episode
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday acknowledged the mistake in a DepEd TV episode presenting a lesson for Mathematics 9.
Back to school sa bahay! 24.7M students start classes in ‘new normal’
MANILA – Six months since the World Health Organization declared the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) a pandemic, learners and teachers returned to school virtually as the academic year 2020 to 2021 officially opened on Monday.
Pass or fail? DepEd sets guidelines on grading students in blended learning
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) has released the interim guidelines on assessment and grading learners in light of the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan for the academic year 2020 to 2021 which opens Monday.
Negative after leaving Manila: Pinoy student is Solomon Islands record first coronavirus case
The Solomon Islands announced they have lost the battle to stay free of the coronavirus, leaving just nine small, remote territories that have not reported a single case.
Mabuti may alam! DepEd vows to help parents, students cope with blended learning
Barely two days before classes officially start on Monday, the Department of Education assures that it will help parents and students cope with the online blended mode of learning.
School closures a ‘hardship’ for US parents: Fed official
School closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic are holding back the US economy and more support is needed to sustain a recovery, a top Federal Reserve official said on Wednesday.
