Category : Basic Education


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.

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

DepEd-Davao: Four-Day Work Week Does Not Apply to Teachers

The Department of Education in Davao Region clarifies that the Malacañang-backed four-day onsite work schedule only applies to non-teaching staff, with teachers continuing their five-day class schedules to avoid disruptions during the end-of-school-year a

DepEd Approves 4-Day Workweek for Non-Teaching Staff

The Department of Education has implemented a four-day onsite workweek for non-teaching personnel, with Fridays designated as work-from-home days, to conserve energy amid rising oil prices linked to Middle East tensions.

Solar-Powered Water System Fixes Remote School's Crisis

Malakeba Elementary School in Davao City's Marilog District has overcome a persistent water shortage by installing a solar-powered pumping system, initiated by its principal, ensuring reliable access for students and teachers.

CHMSU Implements Four-Day Workweek Under Marcos Order

Carlos Hilado Memorial State University enacts a temporary four-day workweek across its Negros Occidental campuses, aligning with President Marcos Jr.'s energy conservation memorandum. The compressed schedule maintains 40-hour weeks while shifting Friday

DepEd 4-Day Workweek, Classes Continue as Scheduled

The Department of Education implements a 4-day onsite workweek for offices, but clarifies classes in all schools will proceed normally. Teachers follow existing schedules to ensure end-of-school-year activities.

Idioms in Philippine Education: Cultural Mirrors

Idioms in Philippine classrooms serve as cultural mirrors, reflecting struggles with bureaucracy, courage in speaking truth, and humor in daily life. They offer shorthand for complex realities in education.

DepEd Revamps SHS Curriculum for Better Job Readiness

The Department of Education implements a strengthened Senior High School curriculum with reduced core subjects, expanded work immersion, and improved alignment with higher education to enhance student preparedness.

Two Grade 3 Students Drown in Bohol Canal

Two Grade 3 students, aged 9 and 10, were found dead in a National Irrigation Authority canal in Ubay, Bohol, after missing a school closure notice due to lack of cellphones. Authorities confirm drowning as the cause.

Two Grade 3 Students Drown in Bohol Irrigation Canal

Two young students, aged 9 and 10, tragically drowned in a National Irrigation Authority canal in Ubay, Bohol. The incident occurred after classes were suspended, with the children's parents unaware due to lack of cell phones.

Lubao Daily Milk Program for Underweight Students

Hundreds of underweight elementary and high school students in Lubao are now receiving daily milk supplements through a municipal feeding program aimed at improving child nutrition and health outcomes.

Ozamiz Students Co-Create Mental Health & Disaster Materials

Students and teachers in Ozamiz City collaborated in a two-day workshop to develop adolescent-friendly digital and print materials addressing mental health, sexual health, and disaster preparedness, funded by Olivia Rodrigo's Fund 4 Good.

Mandaue City P439M Budget for New School Buildings

Mandaue City Government requests P439 million from the Local Government Support Fund to construct four-storey school buildings in overcrowded barangays, aiming to improve learning environments for students.

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