Edcom II: PH Home Learning Crisis Hits Millions of Kids
A new report reveals a silent education crisis in the Philippines, with millions of young children lacking essential learning tools at home. Discover the alarming data and its long-term impact.
A new report reveals a silent education crisis in the Philippines, with millions of young children lacking essential learning tools at home. Discover the alarming data and its long-term impact.
Over 70 Labogon National High School personnel attended a mid-year training focusing on socio-emotional learning, digital innovation, and inclusive education strategies for diverse classrooms.
A new report reveals less than half of Filipino homes have kids' books or educational toys, creating a 'silent crisis' in early brain development in Central Visayas. Discover the data and what it means for the region's future.
Cebu City plans a new ordinance to expand early screening and support for children with autism and ADHD, aiming to cut costs and stigma. A P10M fund is proposed.
The MSSD-BARMM provides hygiene kits to 1,300 young learners in Cotabato City daycare centers to promote health and clean learning environments. Learn more about this vital initiative.
The 2026 national budget allocates a historic P67 billion for free tertiary education, covering 5.7 million students. Senator Bam Aquino hails it as a victory for Filipino families.
The Teachers' Dignity Coalition celebrates 2025 advocacy wins, including school calendar reversion and health breaks. It now urges unity for a P15,000 salary increase and other key demands in 2026.
Security Bank Foundation expanded its education programs in 2025, constructing 62 new classrooms and repairing 128 more to combat classroom shortages and support out-of-school youth in the Philippines.
Philippines hits UN education funding benchmark with P1.38 trillion 2026 budget. Senator Bam Aquino urges passage of Angat Sweldo Para sa Guro Act for P10,000 teacher pay increase. Read the full story.
President Marcos Jr. signs the PHP6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, prioritizing education, health, and agriculture. Read about the key allocations and fiscal safeguards.
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian says the 2026 national budget's PHP85 billion allocation will speed up classroom construction to tackle the education facilities backlog. Learn how DepEd plans to build 165,000 classrooms.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian says the 2026 budget allocates P85 billion to construct and rehab classrooms, targeting the 165,000-room backlog. Learn how this will impact schools.
Cebu students and teachers reveal daily struggles with long commutes, traffic, and hidden education expenses affecting productivity and well-being. Discover their coping strategies.
The Save Our Schools Network condemns the Court of Appeals ruling against the Talaingod 13, calling it a criminalization of care and a miscarriage of justice. Justice for Lumad educators.
The Senate ratified the PHP6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, prioritizing education, health, and agriculture for long-term growth. Discover the historic allocations.
The BJMP in Mandaue City is preparing to launch a 'College Behind Bars' program in 2026, allowing qualified inmates to pursue degrees in Business Management and IT. Learn about this groundbreaking initiative.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro greenlights over P2.14 billion for education, targeting infrastructure, disaster recovery, and innovation after finding P1B unused funds. Read about the breakdown.
The Senate approves the P6.793 trillion 2026 national budget, with massive allocations for education, health, and agriculture. Read the breakdown of key investments.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro activates over P2.14 billion for Cebu's education, including infrastructure and disaster rehab, after discovering P1B in unused funds. Read about the breakdown.
The BJMP in Mandaue City is launching a 'College Behind Bars' program in 2026, partnering with Mandaue City College to offer Business Management and IT courses to qualified inmates. This initiative aims to provide rehabilitation through education.
Six former 4Ps beneficiaries from Central Visayas aced the 2025 Licensure Exam for Teachers, landing in the Top 10. Their success highlights the power of education and government support. Read their inspiring stories.
Sen. Bam Aquino leads the latest PUBLiCUS Asia survey. Discover his plans for education reform and government transparency as he eyes 2026 priorities.
The Department of Education recognized 12 individuals for their extraordinary contributions to Philippine education. Discover the inspiring stories of teachers, learners, and private citizens who made a difference.
Bacolod City distributed P3,000 each to 814 scholars on Dec 24, 2025. Mayor Gasataya fast-tracked the P2.4M aid for immediate holiday needs. Learn more about the Peso program.
New SEA-PLM 2024 data shows only 27% of Filipino Grade 5 students are proficient in reading. Urgent, targeted action is needed to address widening inequalities in education.
A P7-month Cebu Technological University project is over a year late due to a political review, forcing students to endure classes under tents. Will the January 2026 promise be kept?
A viral Facebook post sparks debate as teen pregnancy is framed as a badge of honor online. Experts warn this romanticizes a life-altering reality. Learn why informed choices, not viral trends, empower youth.
DepEd Central Visayas races to repair 200+ schools damaged by the Sept. 30 quake and Typhoon Tino, but faces a severe P4.3B funding gap and a lack of structural engineers. Learn about the recovery priorities.
Senator Bam Aquino calls for urgent action to address the severe lack of support for over 5 million Filipino children with disabilities, highlighting gaps in education and funding.
DepEd 7 grapples with rehabilitating hundreds of Cebu schools damaged by a magnitude 6.9 quake and Typhoon Tino. With a P5.5B need and only P1.2B released, 700,000 students' education is at risk. Read more.