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…

2023 Bar exam results likely out by early December – SC justice

Luisa Cabato 09/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday said the results of the 2023 Bar examinations might be released in early December or before Christmas Day. SC Associate Justice Ramon Paul Hernando, chair of this year’s…

Canada mulls capping foreign student visas

09/15/2023

OTTAWA – The Canadian government, under pressure over the rising cost of housing, could consider capping foreign student visas, which have rocketed in recent years, new Housing Minister Sean Fraser said on Monday. Official data show there…

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…

Lapu police beefs up security in schools

Futch Anthony Inso 08/31/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) has been coordinating with school principals in helping prevent students from being recruited into gangs and fraternities. This as classes in public schools started last August 29, 2023. Police…

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…

Cebuano GCLE topnotcher: Long wait was worth it 

CTU Intern Angeline Bregondo 08/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines-For Cebuano topnotcher May Margaret Sim, the long wait to the top was all worth it. Sim, a 32-year-old from Poblacion, Talisay City, Cebu, is the lone Cebuano topnotcher in the August 2023 Guidance Counselors…

Nisai Group: ‘It’s the right time to explore and contribute to the genuine transformation of education in Asia’

08/25/2023

In 1996 Nisai Group was founded by Dhruv Patel, a UK-based entrepreneur who passionately believed that everyone has equal value and that everyone should have access to high-quality education – no matter where in the world they…

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