Reforming Philippine Education: A Multifaceted Approach

The Philippine education system requires comprehensive reforms addressing curriculum updates, teacher development, infrastructure improvements, and accessibility to build an equitable system that empowers citizens and drives national development.

DSSC Honors 265 New Teachers, Top 6 LET Placer

Davao del Sur State College recognized 265 newly licensed teachers, including Top 6 national placer Johanna C. Sepe, during a ceremony attended by Governor Yvonne Roña Cagas.

Pineda Opens P11M School Building in Mexico Town

Vice Governor Dennis Pineda inaugurated a new two-storey classroom building at Pandacaqui Resettlement Elementary School in Mexico, Pampanga, to address overcrowding and improve education quality.

Yamsuan Pushes Free School Tele-Counseling Act

Parañaque Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan files HB 5240 to establish a free online tele-counseling program for public school students, addressing bullying and mental health gaps.

Autism Journey: Hope for Filipino Families

A parent shares their family's experience with autism diagnosis and therapy, highlighting Autism Consciousness Week in the Philippines and the importance of acceptance and support.

House Panel Reviews DepEd's National Feeding Program

The House Committee on Poverty Alleviation, led by Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, convened in Pampanga to assess DepEd's School-Based Feeding Program, which is fully implemented nationwide with 96 central kitchens.

Central Visayas Literacy Struggle Begins Before School

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.

Teachers Still Await Full 2025 SRI as of January 2026

ACT-Davao urges the government to release the unpaid balance of the 2025 Service Recognition Incentive. Teachers received only partial payment, violating DBM's deadline. The group also criticizes fund veto affecting thousands of workers.

US Embassy Awards English Access Scholarships to 150 Students

The U.S. Embassy launches three new English Access Program cohorts in Davao, Bohol, and Bataan, empowering 150 high-achieving Filipino youth with critical language and leadership skills. Learn more about this investment in the future.

P500M for Student Nurses' RLE Fees in 2026 Budget

Senator Bam Aquino secures P500 million in the 2026 national budget to cover Related Learning Experience fees for healthcare students, providing relief for thousands of families and aiming to retain local talent.

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