DepEd-7 appeals: Stop criticizing learning modules with errors on social media

Futch Anthony Inso 10/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines- The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) appealed to teachers, parents, students, and netizens to stop sharing photos of questionable learning modules content on social media, such as Facebook. The agency observed that…

Supporting students’ mental health

Hyacinth Tagupa - @inquirerdotnet 09/18/2020

(Note: This piece discusses matters around suicide, which may be a sensitive subject for some readers.) When our schools began to transition to “blended” learning, with much of the instruction done online, most of our concerns were…

DepEd-7 eyes one school per LGU to remain as isolation center

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 08/12/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) will be looking into a compromise with the local government units that are asking for the extension of their use of some public schools as…

DepEd, CHED asked to ‘initiate academic freeze’ until virus mass testing is conducted

Katrina Hallare 07/03/2020

MANILA, Philippines — A youth group on Thursday, July 2, 2020, called on the Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to introduce an “academic freeze” until mass testing for the coronavirus is carried…

Students weigh in on online learning

Raul Constantine L. Tabanao 06/04/2020

MOALBOAL, CEBU —As online classes are still being considered by education officials as the country continues to combat the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, some students are left wondering how the upcoming academic year will turn out.…

CHEd bats vouchers for kids of OFWs to ensure they continue schooling

Katrina Hallare - Inquirer.net 05/30/2020

  MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) on Friday proposed a voucher system for children of displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), that would ensure that they continue with their studies amid the economic challenges…

In Visayas, youth leaders help local communities better discern COVID-19

Carlo Jacob Molina - Social Media Specialist 05/23/2020

MANILA, Philippines — As misinformation and disinformation on COVID-19 spread at an alarming rate, a network of youth organizations in the Visayas region in the central Philippines has beefed up efforts to help local communities better understand…

Infra, education budgets get big cuts

Ben O. de Vera 05/17/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The budgets for education and infrastructure have been slashed as the government scrambled for funds for dole-outs and medical response to the COVID-19 pandemic gripping the country, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM)…

A student’s guide to staying productive during quarantine

Rhobie Alburo Ruaya 04/03/2020

All schools in the country have closed early in response to the increasing number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections. Being a student during a community quarantine can be considered both a blessing and a curse. For…

CHED-7 starts accepting scholarship applications

Futch Anthony Inso 03/03/2020

Cebu City, Philippines—The Commission on Higher Education in Central Visayas (CHED-7) has already started accepting scholarship applications for the coming school year. Melissa Castillote, education supervisor and coordinator on Tuition and Scholarship Program of CHED-7, that the…

Teachers encouraged to be more patient with students

Alven Marie A. Timtim - CDN Digital 03/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Teachers must learn to be more patient, put in mind their trainings, and remember the do’s and don’ts of the child protection policy all throughout their teaching days. Lawyer Buenvenido Douglas Luke Jaban,…

School heads urged: Put CVIRAA athletes’ safety first

Mars G. Alison 03/02/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Teachers and school division heads are reminded to always put the safety and security of student delegates, who will participate in the upcoming Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) sports meet. This developed…

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