Mayor Isko opens Manila City Library
Manila City Mayor Isko Domagoso and Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan led on Monday, October 12, the inauguration of the Manila City Library along Taft Avenue. Vicente Catabijan, president of the …
Education
DepEd: Isabela teachers did not get virus from module distribution
An official from the Department of Education denied that the 10 public school teachers did not acquire COVID-19 in Isabela during the learning module distribution. DepEd Region II director Estela …
11 teachers in Isabela contract COVID-19 after distributing modules
Eleven teachers from public schools in Ilagan, Isabela acquired COVID-19 after distributing learning modules to students for the opening of classes this week. The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management …
DOH reminds parents to disinfect modules
The Department of Health (DOH) has advised parents of students to disinfect the learning modules they receive from schools to ensure children’s safety against COVID-19. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire …
Class opening not a ‘complete victory’ – Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the opening of classes in public school yesterday was not a complete victory as teachers and students struggle to conduct online classes due to slow internet …
First batch of activities for students ‘a bit overwhelming’ – DepEd official
DepEd Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio said Monday the initial batch of activities for students on the first week of distance learning is a “bit overwhelming.” As a result, San Antonio …
DepEd receives around 16,000 concerns on school opening
DepEd Undersecretary Jess Mateo said the Department of Education received around 16,000 concerns regarding the first day of public school classes nationwide. Mates said during the School Opening Day National …
Robredo urges face-to-face classes in COVID-19 low-risk areas
Vice Presiden Leni Robredo urged the Department of Education (DepEd) anew to consider allowing face-to-face classes in COVID-19 low-risk areas as the public schools begin remote learning today, October 5. …
DepEd calls on parents not to answer modules
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Sunday called on parents not to answer the students’ worksheets and modules, but only to guide them in learning. In an online media forum …
DepEd ready to open classes on October 5
The Department of Education (DepEd) is now ready for the scheduled opening of classes on Monday, October 3, according to Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio, Saturday. “Naniniwala kaming handa na kami,” …
Taguig offers free online tutorial services for students
Students in Taguig now have free online tutorial services to assist learners in the implementation of distance learning during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The “Tele-aral” program will provide 15 phone …
Tech experts warn against using social media for online learning
Technology experts and officials from the Department of Education (DepEd) warned against the use of social media for the online learning of students amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Teacher Robert Sapeco …
DICT, San Juan give online learning devices to public school students
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and San Juan local government distributed online learning devices to public school students in the city. Mayor Francis Zamora said a total …
CHED to give P30K to college kids of OFWs affected by pandemic
College children of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who died or displaced due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic will receive P30,000 educational assistance from the government. The Department of …
DepEd eyes hiring assistants for teachers, students with up to P11k salary
The Department of Education (DepEd) is developing the guidelines on hiring learning support aides or para-teachers to assist teachers and students during blended learning amid pandemic. Education Undersecretary Jess Mateo …
DepEd, CHED to give cash aid to displaced workers, students
The Department of Education is reviewing the financial assistance to those who lost their jobs in the education sector, which is estimated at 4,500 after some schools closed due to …
ACT launches ‘Balik-Eskwela’ hotline
ACT (Alliance of Concerned Teachers) launched a hotline where teachers, non-teaching personnel, parents, and students can raise their concerns regarding the upcoming start of classes, Thursday. With the launch of …
No more periodical tests in public schools – DepEd
The Department of Education said Monday public schools would not give periodical tests this year as the education system implements distance learning amid the COVID-19 crisis. Diosdado San Antonio, Undersecretary …
DepEd reports 99% enrollment in public schools
The Department of Education (DepEd) reported it achieved 99 percent of the enrollment in public schools, two weeks before the school year opens on October 5. “We have 14 days …
DepEd TV begins final dry run for class opening
The Department of Education (DepEd) started Monday its final dry run of DepEd TV on television channels two weeks before the class opening on October 5. DepEd Director Abram Abanil …
PT&T, Go Philippines to provide e-learning internet connectivity
Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (PT&T) is working up with Go Philippines, a community-driven social enterprise, to provide e-learning internet connectivity for students amid pandemic. According to PT&T, the partnership …
DepEd prepares monthly internet allowance for teachers, staff
The Department of Education (DepEd) may provide monthly connectivity and communications allowance to their teachers and personnel, according to an agency official. The development was amid calls to increase funding …
DepEd TV dry run airs September 21 to 25
DepEd TV is set to air lessons on television channels from September 21 to 25 as part of the Department of Education’s dry run on its broadcast media learning modality …
DepEd needs 43,000 teachers – Gatchalian
Senator Win Gatchalian said the Department of Education (DepEd) needs 43,000 teachers for the school year 2020-2021. “Tiningnan din namin ‘yung hiring ng DepEd at lumalabas na mayroon pang 43,000 …
746 DepEd personnel, students tested positive for COVID-19
It appears that more than 700 employees of the Department of Education and various students are already testing positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to a department report released on …
CHED advises colleges not to open classes if not ready
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said colleges and universities should not open classes if they are not ready for the new normal in delivering education to students. CHED Chairman …