DepEd taps video game Minecraft as learning tool

Jane Bautista 03/20/2022

Study your lessons, yes. But do it while playing video games? The Department of Education (DepEd) is embracing the concept of “game-based teaching,’’ after the restrictions prompted by the pandemic forced the agency to adopt new methods…

Ash crosses now allowed on Ash Wednesday

Jane Bautista 02/28/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Two years after breaking tradition due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipino Catholics will now be allowed to receive ash crosses on Ash Wednesday, following the guidelines released by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).…

Here’s how to spot, avoid phishing – Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Jane Bautista 01/31/2022

MANILA, Philippines — With incidents of unauthorized transactions in some teachers’ bank accounts, how can users ensure they would not fall victim to a phishing scam? According to a primer of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), phishing happens…

Nurses lambast DOH over reduced benefits

Jane Bautista 01/24/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Filipino Nurses United (FNU) criticized the Department of Health’s (DOH) One COVID-19 Allowance (OCA) program due to the scheme’s categorization that classifies health workers under high, moderate and low risk. “For us, all…

COVID survivor swears by ‘lagundi’ efficacy vs mild symptoms

Jane Bautista 01/24/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Pete Mangmang, 28, has experienced being infected with COVID-19 twice. The second time was more difficult, he said, as he recalled how it seemed like all the symptoms like coughing and high fever were…

3 inmates bolt New Bilibid Prison; 1 dead

Jane Bautista, Marlon Ramos 01/18/2022

One of three prisoners who escaped from New Bilibid Prison Maximum Security Compound early on Monday morning died in an operation, according to an officer of the Muntinlupa City Police Station. Police Col. Angel Garcilliano confirmed the…

Teachers’ group appeals for 2-week health break

Jane Bautista 01/12/2022

MANILA, Philippines — An ongoing survey for Metro Manila teachers found that 55.4 percent of 8,007 public school teachers are experiencing flu-like symptoms, strengthening the appeal of a teachers’ group for the implementation of a two-week health…

Distance learning program gives rise to online cheating

Jane Bautista 09/20/2021

MANILA, Philippines — With the current setup of blended learning due to the pandemic, students have resorted to online cheating via a Facebook group where they share notes and test answers. The “Online Kopyahan” community had at…

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