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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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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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 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.
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 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.
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.
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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.
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
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
Councilor Antoinette G. Principe urges legislative action for a School-Based Feeding Program in Davao City, targeting malnutrition among schoolchildren to improve education and health outcomes.
The University of the Assumption has implemented a four-day work week from March 10 to 28, 2026, in response to rising fuel prices, adjusting office hours and class schedules accordingly.
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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.
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.
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
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.
The Technical Working Group on Sulu Transition convened to finalize measures ensuring uninterrupted education services and protecting teachers, with agreements on funding and operational arrangements.
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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.
A suspect in the hazing death of a 19-year-old maritime student in Cavite has surrendered to police. Authorities continue the manhunt for others involved in the fatal initiation rites.
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 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.
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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.
