Cebu’s USC among Philippines’ top-performing universities in 2025 QS world rankings 

06/05/2024

Cebu’s University of San Carlos (USC) made it to the list of the top-performing universities from the Philippines in the 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings. This was revealed in the results posted on Tuesday, June…

DepEd-7 to graduates: Observe proper decorum when receiving diplomas, awards

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education in Central Visayas (Deped-7) is reminding  graduating students to observe proper decorum when they receive their diplomas on stage during graduation. Deped-7 Director Salustiano Jimenez said that as much…

Is giving money garlands during graduation necessary?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s graduation season, one of the most anticipated school events at the end of the school year. During this time, parents and loved ones express their “congratulations” by giving presents to graduates or…

Cebuano topnotcher shares journey of overcoming challenges, excelling in studies

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 04/27/2024

CONSOLACION, Cebu – Review takers might often see their journey of reviewing for that one important exam like climbing a foggy mountain—difficult, daunting, and often unclear, but with the goal of reaching the top. For Lennon Gabrielle N.…

DepEd-7 lauds LGUs for halting in-person classes due to heatwave

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 04/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) acknowledged the decisions made by Cebu’s local government units to suspend face-to-face classes due to the increasing heat index. DepEd-7 Director Dr. Salustiano Jimenez emphasized…

Suspension of classes in Cebu City proposed due to rising heat index

Pia Piquero 04/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Suspension of classes in all levels in Cebu City was proposed by a local legislator due to the rising heat index felt in the province. City Councilor Rey Gealon penned the said resolution,…

New DepEd order employs temporary staff to ease teachers’ administrative burden

Kathleen de Villa 01/28/2024

  MANILA, Philippines — A new directive from the Department of Education (DepEd) aims to free up public school teachers for teaching by relieving them of unpaid non-teaching tasks, like report writing and property management. Temporary staff will…

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…

Lawmakers condemn CHEd’s abrupt halt to senior high school program

Jane Baustista, Jeanette Andrade 01/05/2024

Lawmakers on Thursday strongly criticized the sudden decision made by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to stop the senior high school program (SHS) in government-run universities and colleges. Gabriela party list Rep. Arlene Brosas expressed her…

Teach financial literacy in senior high, bill proposes

Julie Aurelio 12/30/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Lordan Suan suggests adding financial literacy education, covering savings, investing, insurance, and taxes, to the senior high school curriculum for better-informed financial decisions by the youth. Suan filed House…

FACES OF CEBU: Franceska Fanilag, 22, LET Elementary topnotcher

Jessa Ngojo 12/17/2023

CEBU, Philippines – Franceska Fanilag, a name now etched in the walls of academic excellence in Cebu, is a beacon of inspiration and achievement. Her recent triumph as the 4th placer in the September 2023 Licensure Examination for…

FACES OF CEBU: Paulo Batulan, lone Cebuano topnotcher in 2023 Bar exams

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/10/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Nothing can beat the surprises that life can give us when we do not give up to reach the success we all dreamed of. “Delayed success.” This is how the lone topnotcher from…

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