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LEARNING MUST CONTINUE AMID CALAMITIES — ANGARA

Education Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted the need for stronger educational planning to stabilize learning amid climate-related disruptions at the UNESCO-IIEP Regional Conference on Educational Planning in Asia recently. “Our planning systems must adapt—and adapt quickly—to our new reality. Our education systems must be stable and predictable even in times of emergency,” Angara said. “Educational systems must […]

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VILLANUEVA WANTS TO EXPAND USE OF SPED FUND

Senator Joel Villanueva is pushing for a measure which seeks to expand and maximize the use of the Special Education Fund (SEF) to assist schools in their needed resources and pave the way for better learning outcomes. Senate Bill No. 2845 proposes to amend the Local Government Code to empower local school boards to use […]

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CSC LAUNCHES MICROLEARNING COURSES ON LMS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) launched its new microlearning courses on the CSC Learning Management System (LMS) during the 2024 Leaders & HR Symposium (LHRS) held at the Philippine International Convention Center and online. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles, along with Commissioners Aileen Lourdes Lizada and Ryan Alvin Acosta, introduced the microlearning courses, a key addition […]

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ANGARA WANTS MORE CREATIVE FILIPINO LEARNERS

Education Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted the Philippines’ commitment to fostering creative and innovative Filipino learners during his speech at the 4th Philippine-Singapore Business and Investment Summit (PSBIS) held in Singapore. In his address, Angara emphasized the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of enhancing the quality of education in the Philippines by integrating technology and […]

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HELP STUDENTS CATCH UP ON LOST LEARNING- PEACE PARTY-LIST

As early as now, the country’s education stakeholders should convene and craft a program to help students catch up on lost learning opportunities once face-to-face classes resume. “I hope that the government starts the conversation soon. We educators are very much willing to partner with them so that our children can make up for lost […]

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PASIG’S VICO SOTTO SUPPORTS LEARNING CONTINUITY

As the Department of Education (DepEd) continues its preparations for the upcoming school year, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto expressed his support to the learning continuity efforts of the Department of Education (DepEd) and called for unity and cooperation for a successful opening of classes amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a Handang Isip, Handa […]

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REQUIRE ALL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE ARMCHAIRS FOR LEFT-HANDED STUDENTS – ANGARA

A bill seeking to require all schools with proper armchairs for left-handed students has been filed at the Senate. Senator Sonny Angara, author of Senate Bill No. 2114, said the bill aims to promote equal development of students by requiring educational institutions nationwide to provide left-handed armchairs for left-handed students. “Currently, left-handed students are left […]