Cebu Education Crisis Worsens Amid Frequent Disasters
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival highlights how repeated class suspensions due to disasters exacerbate the education crisis, impacting student learning and literacy rates.
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Cebu Education Crisis Worsens Due to Disaster Class Suspensions
Frequent disaster-driven class suspensions in Cebu are exacerbating a severe education crisis, with local officials struggling to balance safety and learning continuity amid alarming literacy deficits.
Davao de Oro Launches Tulong Dunong Program for Students
The office of Davao de Oro Representative Leonel 'Jhong' Ceniza has started accepting applications for the Tulong Dunong Program, offering P7,500 per semester grants to eligible college students to support their education.
Cebu Governor Creates Education Body to Address Literacy Issues
Governor Pamela Baricuatro launches the Cebu Provincial Education Secretariat to combat high illiteracy rates among children, as revealed by recent assessments showing cities like Talisay with over 50% struggling readers.
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Senior High School Strengthened, Not Abolished
The Department of Education clarifies false claims about abolishing Senior High School, announcing the Strengthened Senior High School (SSHS) curriculum starting 2026-2027 with streamlined tracks and reduced core subjects.
DSWD-Davao Brings Classrooms to Remote Talaingod Sitios
The Baloy Im'Imanan Project has established makeshift classrooms in six remote sitios of Talaingod, providing education access to Bagobo learners through DSWD-Davao's convergence strategy and community collaboration.
Cebu Governor Launches Education Secretariat to Tackle Illiteracy
Governor Pamela Baricuatro establishes the Cebu Provincial Education Secretariat to address high illiteracy data among children, focusing on monitoring and implementing quality education programs across the province.
Cebu's New Education Hub Targets Literacy and Student Health
Cebu Province establishes the Provincial Education Secretariat to address alarming literacy rates by coordinating school feeding programs and improving student nutrition, aiming for 80% reading proficiency.
Lapu-Lapu City Sends 512 Athletes to CVIRAA Meet
Lapu-Lapu City dispatched 512 student-athletes to the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association Meet, with local officials urging them to embody the city's heroic spirit and compete with honor.
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Why the Magna Carta for Teachers Is Forgotten in PH
The Magna Carta for Teachers, enacted in 1966 to protect Filipino educators, is often overlooked due to limited awareness, inconsistent enforcement, and societal undervaluation. This article explores the key reasons behind its neglect and calls for renewe
Pampanga Gives P15K Aid to 97 New Board Passers
The Pampanga Provincial Government distributed P15,000 cash assistance to each of 97 board passers, supporting their professional careers. The initiative, led by Vice Governor Dennis Pineda, highlights ongoing educational and youth development efforts.
House Panel Approves 4Ps Expansion for College Support
The House Ways and Means Committee has approved a bill to extend the 4Ps program to cover college and technical-vocational education, including private institutions, to strengthen social protection.
Marcos Launches Education Recovery in Quake-Hit Cebu
President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. launched the Learning Continuity Space and YAKAP at Kalinga Caravan in Bogo City, Cebu, to support students and communities affected by a devastating 2025 earthquake, providing educational and medical aid.
Sachzna Laparan Denies Buying College Diploma
Social media personality Sachzna Laparan refutes allegations she purchased her college diploma, sharing her struggles as a breadwinner and plans for a master's degree.
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Cebu's Literacy Crisis: Half of Grade 3 Students Can't Read
A new report reveals a historic literacy crisis in Cebu, with nearly half of Grade 3 students in major cities failing to meet basic reading standards, threatening the province's future growth.
Davao Occidental in Top 10 for Student Reading Struggles
Davao Occidental ranks tenth in the Philippines for students struggling with reading, with 57.17% affected, as per Edcom II's latest assessment. The report highlights broader literacy challenges and calls for local government action.
UV Student Wins Regional PRISAA Oratorical Competition
University of the Visayas student Macky G. Campos clinched first place in the PRISAA Region 7 Oratorical Competition, showcasing exceptional public speaking skills and earning a spot in the national finals.
TESDA Urges Repatriated OFWs to Upskill, Offers Trainer Roles
TESDA calls on OFWs repatriated from the Middle East to upskill for better job prospects, prioritizing them in training programs and considering them as potential trainers.
Angara Urges Students to Lead Tech Solutions at Science Fair
Education Secretary Sonny Angara called on students to pioneer technological innovations for global challenges at the 2026 National Science and Technology Fair in Quezon City.
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Angara Praises Davao School's ARAL Program, Opens EIM Lab
Education Secretary Sonny Angara commended Davao City National High School for eliminating frustration-level readers through its ARAL Program and inaugurated a new Electrical Installation and Maintenance Workshop Laboratory to boost technical-vocational t
Filipina Student Wins Bronze at Math Olympiad in Hong Kong
Joanamarie Candice R. Senillo from Tagum City secured a bronze medal at the 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Mathematical Olympiad, representing the Philippines among 16 winners and 28 global medalists in Grade 4.
Marcos Praises Teachers as 'Most Public Servants' in Cebu
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. honored over 3,300 newly promoted teachers in Cebu, calling them the 'most public servants' and highlighting their role in youth development and community building.
Senators Push for Stronger Anti-Bullying Policies in Schools
Senators call for expanded anti-bullying measures as a Senate panel reviews existing safeguards amid alarming data showing widespread bullying in Philippine schools, highlighted by a recent mural project.
Foundation University Opens Smeets Hall 2 for Nursing
Foundation University inaugurated Smeets Hall 2, a seven-story building for the College of Nursing, featuring modern facilities to enhance academic and clinical training for future healthcare professionals.
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DepEd-7 Hosts Final Nash Orientation in Cebu
The Department of Education Region 7 conducted a capability building event for 1,363 personnel preparing for the National Assessment for School Heads, focusing on leadership domains and strategic preparation.
Davao Graduates Top 2026 Criminologist Licensure Exam
Four graduates from the Davao Region secured top spots in the February 2026 Criminologist Licensure Examination, with institutions like UM Tagum and UM Davao also ranking high among performing schools.
Senior High School Program Faces Educator Criticism Over Hasty Rollout
Academicians and school officials warn that the Strengthened Senior High School Program prioritizes structural changes over pedagogical integrity, risking implementation fractures and widening educational inequities.
Pampanga Press Club Concludes 2026 Journalism Training for Youth
The Pampanga Press Club successfully concluded its 2026 Basic Journalism Training, mentoring nearly 100 young campus writers through workshops on newswriting, online reporting, and photography. The free program, supported by local partners, continues a le
Davao Graduates Top Medical Technologists Exam March 2026
Reisz Wyrnel Camasin and Dexter Masongsong Jr. from San Pedro College in Davao City secured the top two positions in the March 2026 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination, with Camasin achieving a 93% average rating. The college reported a 95.21% ove
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400+ Talisay Teachers Promoted Under DepEd Career Program
More than 400 public school teachers in Talisay City were promoted on March 13, 2026, through the DepEd's Expanded Career Progression program, enhancing career mobility and retention.
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