While Duterteโs massive confidential fund controversy dominates headlines and impeachment proceedings, a quieter system operates nationwide. Governors, mayors and local officials manage their own โblack boxโ intelligence funds โ shielded from rigorous audits โ raising the same questions of accountability…
Teachers, Pupils Thank Melco Foundation For New Classrooms In Remote South Cotabato School
Teachers and pupils of a remote school in Tampakan, South Cotabato express gratitude after a foundation funded a two-classroom building in their campus.
DepEd Urges Public Schools To Maximize Digital Tools Under Learner-Centered Reforms
MANILA, Philippines โ The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday urged public schools to fully utilize digital tools as it advances learner-centered reforms aimed at making classrooms more engaging and inclusive. Education Secretary Sonny Angara made the call during the…
Surabay NHS Upgrades Tech-Voc Labs With โฑ1.69M Rotary Grant
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ Senior high school students at Surabay National High School in Roseller T. Lim now have access to upgraded technical-vocational training facilities following a โฑ1.69-million grant from the Rotary Foundation, officials said. The grant, amounting to โฑ1,691,017,…
33 LGUs in Zamboanga Peninsula suspend classes due to Typhoon Tino rains, flooding threats
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY โ At least 33 local government units (LGUs) across the Zamboanga Peninsula suspended classes on Tuesday, November 4, as heavy rains and strong winds brought by Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) lashed parts of Mindanao, raising threats of…
DepEd files cases vs 7 private schools over โฑ61.9M โghost studentsโ scam
MANILA, Philippines โ The Department of Education (DepEd) has filed criminal cases against seven private schools accused of collecting millions in subsidies for โghost studentsโ โ non-existent enrollees fraudulently listed as beneficiaries of the governmentโs voucher program. Education Secretary Sonny…
Calls for Sara Duterteโs Impeachment Intensify Amid Corruption Allegations
A storm is brewing over Vice President Sara Duterte as public school teachers rally behind impeachment calls, citing damning revelations from the House of Representatives about her public spending as vice president and former education secretary. The Alliance of Concerned…
Global Education Boom: A Story of Growth and Shifting Dynamics
The world is witnessing an educational revolution. Despite lingering disparities in access and attainment, global education trends are on the rise, painting an inspiring picture of progress. According to UNESCOโs Higher Education Global Data report (2022), over 235 million students…
Bridging the Education Gap: Why More Than Budget Increases Are Needed
The Philippines has significantly ramped up investments in education since the Education Commission I (EDCOM I) era, but the nation still trails behind its ASEAN neighbors like Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia. These countries consistently outperform the Philippines in international benchmarks…
