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…

John Edward Tabasa tops Gealon Scrabble tourney

Glendale Rosal 11/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Former team captain of the University of the Visayas (UV) scrabble team, John Edward Tabasa, ruled the professional division of the third 3rd Councilor Rey Gealon Open Scrabble Tournament at the Robinsons Galleria Cebu last…

Classes suspended in some parts of Cebu due to weather

Futch Anthony Inso 11/20/2023

  LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—Classes have been suspended in some parts of Cebu on Monday, November 20, 2023, due to the weather and other reasons. The towns of Asturias, Balamban, Tuburan, and Cordova have announced class suspensions due…

Four more Philippine universities in Asia rankings

11/10/2023

Four Philippine universities, including two that are state-run, made their debut as among the top universities in Asia for 2024.  For the first time, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) and Mindanao State University (MSU) in…

DepEd: Classes on Nov. 3 will not be face-to-face

Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/02/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) said that classes in basic education shall resume on Friday, November 3, 2023. This comes after a long break due to the recent Barangay…

There’ll be classes on Oct. 31, Nov. 3 but…

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/26/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu—Students in Elementary and High School will have classes on October 31 and November 3 but it won’t be face-to-face. This was what Dr. Bianito Dagatan, Superintendent of the Department of Education in Mandaue City…

Check out this unique Teachers’ Day gift from grade four pupils in Oroquieta City

Immae Lachica 10/06/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines—Teachers are indeed the second parents in a child’s life, rising early to prepare for class and meeting their students’ every need with dedication. Students often express their gratitude and love in heartfelt ways,…

Matatag Curriculum receives positive response from parents, teachers on pilot test

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The pilot test of the Matatag curriculum or K-10 in the region got a positive response from parents, an official of the Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) said. Region 7 is…

Student in Antipolo dies days after being ‘slapped’ by teacher

Luisa Cabato 10/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A Grade 5 student in Antipolo City died on Monday, October 2, 2023, 11 days after his teacher allegedly pulled his hair and slapped him in school. Elena Minggoy said her 14-year-old son Francis…

FACES OF CEBU: Ester Pelaez, 38, security guard turned college teacher

Emmariel Ares 10/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – For a woman who has a dream and an unwavering determination, no job is too hard or too tiring if it means taking her a step closer to her goal. Proof of this…

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…

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