Category : Basic Education


Cebu Graduate Tops 2026 Civil Engineering Licensure Exam

Rico Elao, a 22-year-old magna cum laude graduate from Cebu Technological University, achieved the highest score in the March 2026 Civil Engineering Licensure Examination with a 94.10 percent rating, tying for first place nationally.

Fermin's Journey: From Adversity to Education

In the turbulent 1980s Philippines, Fermin, a working student, faces setbacks but perseveres through poverty and political unrest to graduate, finding light in darkness alongside Emma, a fellow struggler.

Student Voices: Education vs Survival in Talisay

A student from Talisay City National High School highlights the struggle of classmates forced to choose between school and work due to poverty, citing alarming data on out-of-school children and child labor in the area.

DILG Boosts Police Presence in Schools for Safety

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has announced a reinforced police presence in schools during school hours to ensure security for students and parents, part of efforts to reduce crime and improve public safety.

School Haircut Policy Sparks Parenting Discipline Debate

A viral story about a student barred from a Moving Up ceremony over a haircut violation has ignited discussions about parental responsibility, school rules, and teaching accountability. This article examines whether tolerance for rule-breaking undermines

BYC Awards P1M Research Grants to Youth for Policy Studies

The Bangsamoro Youth Commission has granted P1 million to five young researchers under its Ideation Impact Challenge 2026. The funding supports studies on education, youth development, governance, and digital engagement in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region

Mandaue City College Wins CHED Recognition for Student Aid

Mandaue City College secures Institutional Recognition from CHED, enabling students to access government education subsidies. Local officials celebrate this long-awaited achievement, with plans for a new campus building and ongoing quality monitoring.

Bangsamoro Distributes 180,000 Milk Pouches to Daycare Centers

The Ministry of Social Services and Development in Bangsamoro has distributed 180,000 sterilized milk pouches to daycare centers across 12 towns in Maguindanao del Norte, benefiting 1,500 young learners as part of a nutrition-focused feeding program.

Zamboanga City Launches Student Aid Program

Zamboanga City Government has officially launched an educational assistance program, providing financial support to students from kindergarten to college to ease family burdens.

Three-Term School Calendar Approved for 2026

The Economy and Development Council has approved a new three-term school calendar starting in 2026-2027, aiming to reduce instructional disruptions, but the Alliance of Concerned Teachers strongly opposes the policy.

DepEd Mandates Simple, Low-Cost Graduation Rites

The Department of Education orders all public schools to hold simple and affordable graduation ceremonies for SY 2025–2026, banning fee collections to ease family burdens amid rising costs.

Cebu PB Supports New Schools Division Office Bill

The Cebu Provincial Board has passed a resolution supporting House Bill 7034 to establish a second Schools Division Office, aiming to improve administrative efficiency and service access for over 700,000 learners and 26,000 personnel.

PWC Davao Stagnant Due to Corporate Disputes

The Philippine Women's College of Davao, once a beacon of academic excellence, is now grappling with stagnation due to intra-corporate disputes. Court rulings have validated Emmanuel Canivel's presidency, but financial and administrative challenges persis

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