Public school teachers, employees may wear alternative uniforms — DepEd

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 04/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Amid high temperatures across the country, public school teachers are allowed to wear collared Department of Education (DepEd) polo shirts.  This is according to DepEd on Monday.  “Dulot ng mainit na panahon sa buong…

Cordova: Private schools resume face-to-face classes starting April 15

Futch Anthony Inso 04/15/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Private schools in Cordova town will resume the implementation of face-to-face classes starting on Monday, April 15, 2024. This was agreed during the two-day consultative meeting with schools principals and administrators from private…

Back to old school calendar? 

Dempsey Reyes 01/19/2024

The Department of Education (DepEd) has reportedly agreed to revert to the old school calendar, in which classes open in June, two teachers’ groups said on Thursday, January 18, 2024,  after a meeting with education officials. The…

Cebu City Public Library: Thriving in the digital age and staying relevant

Ador Vincent Mayol, and Nestle Semilla 12/09/2023

CEBU CITY—Despite the encroaching presence of technology into every facet of modern Filipino life, the Cebu City Public Library (CCPL) steadfastly defies the looming threat of fading. The library is determined to stay open and adapt to…

Filipino students still among lowest scorers in reading, math, science, says study

Jane Bautista - Reporter / @janebautistaINQ 12/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — According to the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa), the average scores of Filipino students in reading, mathematics, and science have not improved significantly, as anticipated by the Department of Education (DepEd). The…

K-10 curriculum ‘premature,’  says Alliance of Concerned Teachers

Jame Bautista 09/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) called on the Department of Education (DepEd)to stop its “premature” and “experimental” implementation of the K-10 curriculum  that would only treat the children as “guinea pigs.” This as…

Pilot test of new K-10 curriculum on Sept. 25

Jane Bautista 09/18/2023

The pilot implementation of the revised K-10 curriculum will start on Sept. 25 in 35 public schools from seven regions, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Sunday, September 17, 2023. The test run will be conducted…

Central Visayas among 7 regions first to test revised K-10 program

Jane Bautista 09/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct a pilot test of the revised K-10 curriculum, also known as the Matatag curriculum, in seven regions, including Central Visayas, to identify the challenges and gaps before…

A colorful first day of school: A glimpse into different students’ personalities

Immae Lachica 08/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The resonant chime of alarm clocks welcomes a new rhythm as today, August 29, 2023,  marks the official return of students to classes in public schools. READ MORE: Start of classes for public…

First day of school jitters? Here’s a guide for students

08/29/2023

Most of us have felt this: The first day of school can be a mix of excitement and nervousness.  Whether you’re starting a new school, moving up a grade, or even transitioning to a different stage of…

1.5M students enrolled in CV public schools

Futch Anthony Inso 08/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) has already recorded close to 1.5 million students who have enrolled in public elementary and high schools. This was confirmed by Dr. Salustiano Jimenez, regional director of…

DepEd launches new K-10 curriculum, to start in SY 2024-2025

Charie Abarca 08/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, August 10, 2023, launched the revised K-to-10 curriculum, otherwise known as the Matatag curriculum, adding that its phased implementation will begin in the School Year (SY) 2024-2025.…

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