DepEd to increase the financial literacy of teachers
Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara on Wednesday said that the Department of Education (DepEd) aims to boost the financial literacy of more...
DepEd qualifies for the highest rate of performance-based bonus
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Education (DepEd) said on Tuesday that the 2023 performance-based bonus (PBB) for qualified...
PHL teachers remain in debt despite high financial literacy, says expert
An expert said most teachers remain financially vulnerable despite having higher financial literacy than the average Filipino, largely due to high levels of debt.
“We...
Big Bad Wolf Books donates to DepEd, public library
Malaysian company Big Bad Wolf (BBW) Books donated 1000 books to the Department of Education (DepEd) and 500 books to INNOTECH on Tuesday to...
Iriga university says gov’t subsidy, non-profit model drive more students to private schools
Non-profit initiatives and government subsidies are helping attract more students to private schools amid a nationwide decline in enrollment, according to the University of...
DOST eyes 10 additional campuses of Philippine Science High School
An additional ten campuses are being considered to add to the current sixteen of the Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS) to accommodate more...
Majority of Filipinos back sexuality education in schools, survey finds
The majority of Filipinos are in favor of teaching concepts of sexuality, sexual health, and family planning in schools in an age-appropriate and culturally...
Comprehension remains a challenge for Filipinos, says PSA
by Almira Louise S. Martinez, Reporter
Reading comprehension remains a primary challenge for Filipinos aged 10 to 64 despite high basic literacy, according to the...
DepEd calls for collaborative efforts in solving classroom backlog
The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Tuesday that addressing the country’s educational woes, including the shortage of 165,000 classrooms, requires a multi-sectoral approach.
“Education...
DepEd launches ten-year plan to improve learning quality
By Almira Louise S. Martinez, Reporter
The Department of Education (DepEd) launched the Quality Basic Education Development Plan (QBEDP) 2025-2035 on Tuesday, aiming to improve...
Marcos vows overtime and overload pay for teachers this schoolyear
by Almira Louise S. Martinez, Reporter
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., during his fourth State of the Nation Address, underscored the importance of teachers...
Columbia University to pay over $200 million to resolve Trump probes
WASHINGTON - Columbia University said on Wednesday it will pay over $200 million to the U.S. government in a settlement with President Donald Trump's administration to resolve federal...