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HOUSE APPROVES ‘GOOD MANNERS’ BILL

The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture chaired by Representative Roman Romulo (Lone District, Pasig City) approved the “Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) Act of 2019,” which seeks to institutionalize the inclusion of GMRC as a separate subject in Kinder to Grade 3 levels. The unnumbered substitute bill consolidates House Bill No. (HB) […]

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GORDON TO PHIVOLCS: RELEASE DATA ON MINDANAO EARTHQUAKES FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION

Following the series of strong and destructive earthquakes that hit different areas in Mindanao, Senator Dick Gordon immediately requested the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to release significant data to educate the public on the condition of the stricken areas. In a letter addressed to PHIVOLCS Director Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., Gordon […]

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BINAY TO DEPED: FORGO WEARING OF SCHOOL UNIFORM TO STOP DENGUE

Senator Nancy Binay urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to look into the possibility of suspending the wearing of school uniforms amid the continuing dengue threat in the country. In a letter to Education Sec. Leonor Briones, Binay noted how students can wear jogging pants or long pants instead of school uniforms until the dengue […]

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PACQUIAO TO BULACAN STUDENTS: VALUE EDUCATION

Senator Manny Pacquiao urged students in Bulacan to value education that will serve as their passport to a better future. “Keep learning and keep growing. Learn and never stop growing. Invest in yourself to invest in other people,” Pacquiao told the 4,000 students at the Scholars’ General Assembly at the Capitol Gymnasium in Malolos City, […]

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CREATE PHILIPPINE HIGH SCHOOL FOR SPORTS – ANGARA

For a country that is crazy about sports in general, it has a shortage of elite athletes who can compete with the best in the world. In order to produce world-class athletes, Senator Sonny Angara said training should start at an early age and should be focused and well-funded. “Hindi tayo magkakaroon ng mga gold […]

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MAKE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF TEACHERS MANDATORY – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the establishment of a mandatory continuing education program for elementary and high school teachers in both public and private schools. Gatchalian filed Senate Bill No. 367 or The Continuing Education for Teachers Act, which mandates government to implement a comprehensive national program for mandatory continuing education for all primary […]

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START CHILDREN’S SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION AT 4TH GRADE – DELA ROSA

Senator Bato dela Rosa remains firm in his drive to stop the proliferation of illegal drugs in the country, which he considers as the curse that destroys every Filipino family. Dela Rosa recently filed Senate Bill No. 228 which stresses the urgent need for the inclusion of substance abuse prevention education for students from Grade […]

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WETLAND CENTER TO EDUCATE YOUTH ON WILDLIFE CONSERVATION – VILLAR

Senator Cynthia Villar has announced the rise of a wetland center that will help educate students on the importance of wetland and wildlife conservation. During the photo exhibit showcasing the work of wild bird photographer Ed Santos at Solaire in Parañaque, Villar said a wetland center will be built at the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park […]

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MAKE USE OF FREE PUBLIC EDUCATION – ANGARA

Now that public education is free from kindergarten to college, reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara urged students to take their studies seriously and work toward becoming productive citizens. “As students, your responsibility is to study hard because that’s your passport to employment and good life,” Angara said, as the academic year came to an end. “Education […]

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UPCAT PASSERS SERVE COUNTRY WELL WHILE STUDYING, GRADUATION – BELARO

Party-list Rep. Salvador Belaro (1-Ang Edukasyon) called on passers of the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) to serve all Filipinos, especially the poor and the marginalized, while studying and after their graduation. “Keep your astute senses fixed on the plight of the poor, the marginalized, the working middle class, and the entrepreneurs […]