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AMID HEAT, QC SCHOOLS SHORTEN CLASS PERIODS

In response to the clamor of students and teachers, the Schools Division Office of Quezon City (SDO-QC) has implemented changes in teaching modalities due to the unfavorable extreme heat.  Following the order of the Department of Education endorsing modular distance learning in the event of natural disasters, power outages/interruptions, and other calamities, the SDO-QC has […]

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Science & Technology

T.I.P. BACKS PH INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

The Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) recently held a joint activity with Siemens, Inc. to provide its academic community and industry partners a more comprehensive outlook on a wide range of digital technologies in the fourth industrial revolution. T.I.P. through its Technopreneurship and Collaborative Applied Research (TechnoCoRe) thrust partnered with Siemens, Inc. for a […]

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BOOST MECHANISM VS SCHOOL BULLYING — PADILLA

It is high time to strengthen the mechanisms against bullying in schools, especially when such bullying involves children of wealthy or powerful individuals, Robin Padilla said. Padilla said the current mechanism that provides for a confrontation between the victim and the bully may not be effective, as the bully may harass the victim in retaliation […]

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LIBANAN URGES SCHOOLS TO TEACH MANDARIN

To boost the competitiveness of Filipino workers in overseas labor markets, House of Representatives Minority Leader Nonoy Libanan wants the Chinese language of Mandarin promoted in all school levels. “If we are going to continue to rely on the export of labor to help drive our economic growth, we might as well equip our future […]

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LAPID BACKS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN SCHOOLS

Senator Lito Lapid pushed for the strengthening of the promotion and delivery of mental health services amid rising cases of mental health issues among learners and school personnel. Lapid filed Senate Bill (SB) No. 1795 which aims to put up Mental Health and Well-being Offices in every schools division to address the mental, emotional, and […]

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BOOST SECURITY IN QC SCHOOLS – BELMONTE

Stricter security measures will be implemented in all Quezon City public learning institutions following the fatal stabbing of a junior high school student by his classmate at Culiat High School. Mayor Joy Belmonte issued this order during a consultative meeting with key officials of various city departments and stakeholders, including the Quezon City Police District […]

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Government

2 PH PUBLIC SCHOOLS WIN SEAMEO-JAPAN AWARD

Lauded for sustainable development initiatives, two Philippine public high schools of the Department of Education (DepEd) were conferred with the SEAMEO-Japan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Award in the 45th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting recently. From the 272 schools participating from eight Southeast Asian countries, the two schools from Davao Del Norte of Region XI […]

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BONG GO BACKS RETURN OF ROTC IN SCHOOLS

Senator Bong Go called for thorough study of the proposed reintroduction of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) in schools, saying that reserve units of the program can play a significant role not only for national security but also in bayanihan efforts during disasters and other crisis situations. “Suportado ko po ang ROTC dahil mas […]

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Government

NAVOTAS WINS IN ESKWELAHANG UNSTOPPABLE AWARDS

The Schools Division Office (SDO) Navotas City was hailed as the SDO with the highest score in the WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) in Schools (WINS) monitoring criteria as part of the first Eskwelahang Unstoppable Awards in celebration of World Toilet Day. Presented by DepEd, in partnership with Unilever, Domex, and GIZ Philippines, the award recognized the […]

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SCHOOLS IN ISOLATED AREAS GET HOUSE PANEL OK

The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture chaired by Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo approved the consolidated version of House Bills 650 and 1947, which seeks to establish public schools in geographically isolated disadvantaged conflict-affected areas (GIDCAS), and access roads leading to last mile public schools. Last mile public schools refer to schools in […]