DepEd reopens applications for SHS voucher program

Kathleen de Villa 05/20/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Graduating junior high-school students from private schools not covered by the Department of Education’s (DepEd) financial grant may now apply for subsidy vouchers for their senior high school (SHS) enrollment next school year. Based…

DepEd to extend SHS voucher program for current Grade 11 students

Zacarian Sarao 01/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday said it will be extending its voucher program to currently enrolled Grade 11 students in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) to…

National PTA seeks extension of senior high in SUCs

Dexter Cabalaza, Jane Baustista 01/07/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Several groups of education stakeholders are urging the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to continue offering senior high school programs in state universities and colleges (SUCs) as well…

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…

DepEd-7 not affected by halt of SHS programs

Futch Anthony Inso 01/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines- The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) is not affected by the decision of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to stop senior high school programs in state universities and colleges (SUCs) and…

CHED: No more Senior High School program in SUCs, LUCs

Charie Abarca 01/02/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has affirmed its decision to stop senior high school programs in state universities and colleges (SUCs) and local universities and colleges (LUCs) nationwide. In a document obtained by…

DepEd-7: Senior high is not only for jobs, but also to know what careers to pursue

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The regional director of the Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) clarified on Tuesday, October 3, that Grades 11 and 12 in the senior high school were not only for preparing for…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Easing rice import tariffs better option than price caps – FEB

CDN Digital 09/04/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, September 4. Easing rice import tariffs better option than price caps – FEB The Foundation for…

Dissatisfaction with senior high program shows DepEd’s failure – Gatchalian

Melvin Gascon 09/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The high rate of Filipinos dissatisfied with the senior high program shows the Department of Education’s (DepEd) failure to deliver its promised results, said Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, citing a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia.…

BJMP-7 wants ALS program ‘extended’ to senior high school

Emmariel Ares 08/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – After producing hundreds of graduates, the chief of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Central Visayas (BJMP-7) said he is now considering the possibility of ‘extending’ the implementation of the Alternative…

Former drug user mom from North Cotabato finishes senior high school with honors

Futch Anthony Inso 06/26/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Honeylene Alindajao, 27, used to be addicted to illegal drugs.  She smoked a lot and partonized alcoholic drinks. Alindajao, a native of Makilala in North Cotabato, said she never even care what her…

‘Grade 12 student’ nabbed after he was caught allegedly smoking weed outside a Cebu City establishment

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 02/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 20-year-old man, who claimed to be a Grade 12 or senior high school student, was caught allegedly smoking weed or dried marijuana leaves outside an establishment along General Maxilom Avenue in Barangay…

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