MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) reported that an estimate of 6,224 schools across five regions in Mindanao were impacted by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake and aftershocks that hit Sarangani province on Monday morning, affecting…
MANILA – The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) said all Philippine Schools Overseas (PSOs) in Middle Eastern countries remain safe and operational amid escalating Iran-related conflict. In a news release Monday, CFO Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II…
MANILA, Philippines — More schools and educational institutions in the country have been urged to declare Feb. 25 an “academic holiday” to mark the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution, as Church-led groups called for…
ILOILO CITY — More than 6,000 schools across the Philippines are under heightened alert for possible flooding and rain-induced landslides as a low-pressure area (LPA), shearline, and the northeast monsoon continue to bring widespread rains, the Department…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Capitol, through the Cebu Provincial School Board (CPSB), has approved an ₱85-million allocation to construct Temporary Learning Shelters (TLS) for schools affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the province on September…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — To ensure that learning continues after the earthquake last September, the Department of Education (DepEd) will build Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS) in damaged schools in Cebu. Dr. Salustiano Jimenez, DepEd Central Visayas Regional…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Sixteen out of 48 public schools in Mandaue City sustained partial damage following inspections by the City Engineering Office and the Office of the Building Official after the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu…
MANILA, Philippines – All public and private schools must now adopt clear anti-bullying policies, promptly respond to complaints, and take concrete steps to ensure student safety under the revised implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Bullying Act,…
MANILA, Philippines — Kindergarten teacher Lolita Akim fires up five standing fans with three more at the ready as she fights to hold the attention of her pint-sized pupils in Manila’s soaring heat. Last year, heatwaves forced…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Searing heat and the lack of available venues are forcing some public schools in Mandaue City to hold their graduation ceremonies at alternative locations, such as malls and the City Sports Complex. These…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Commission on Elections in Mandaue City (Comelec Mandaue) conducted an inspection of schools that will be used as polling precincts in the May elections to ensure that all venues are in proper…
MANILA – The recent passage of the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act would reduce the reliance and conversion of public schools into temporary evacuation centers in times of calamities, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said. “This will…
