DepEd Places Teacher Accused of Slapping Grade 5 Student Who Eventually Died on Leave The grade school teacher accused of slapping a 5th-grade student who eventually died was placed on leave. Francis Jay Gumikib, a 14-year-old grade 5 student, died after complaining of headaches for several days, allegedly as a result of being slapped by … Read more
DepEd made an important statement about Brigada Eskwela The Department of Education (DepEd) stated that there will be no contest for Brigada Eskwela to avoid solicitation for this activity before the opening of class for this school year. It has been a part of the education system in the Philippines that a cleanup drive is … Read more
Enrollment for School Year 2023-2024 Starts, DepEd Says ENROLLMENT – The Department of Education (DepEd) has commenced the enrollment for the school year 2023-2024. Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte signed DepEd Order 22, announcing that the enrollment for the upcoming school year will take place from August 7 to 26, 2023. On Monday … Read more
School Opening Scheduled on August 29, 2023 for Public Schools, DepEd Says The Department of Education (DepEd) recently announced that classes in public schools will resume on August 29 for the school year 2023-2023. As the weeks pass, the start of the school year approaches, and students prepare to return to their respective institutions. This … Read more
Ex-President Rodrigo Duterte Criticized ACT Teachers Claiming They Are Leftists Former president Rodrigo Duterte slammed the ACT Teachers party-list and claimed that they are allegedly leftists. Duterte lambasted the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) party-list organization on his television show after the Department of Education (DepEd) issued an order accusing them of red-tagging and profiling. … Read more
Bong Go Wants Thorough Study on Plans to Restore Old Academic Calendar Senator Christopher “Bong” Go urges the Department of Education (DepEd) to study the proposals to restore the old academic calendar. The Senator indicated that the DepEd should thoroughly examine the suggestions to revert the country’s academic calendar to the old one. DepEd authorities, … Read more
Online Community Asks DepEd to Suspend Teaching License of TikToker Teacher for Recording Female Student The online community is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to suspend the TikTok teacher for filming his lady student. With the rising trend of public school teachers becoming social media influencers, there is a growing concern over their professionalism … Read more
Romnick Sarmenta Throws Tirade Against Confidential Funds Actor Romnick Sarmenta throws a tirade against confidential funds claiming that people’s contributions are being misused. The actor, who is outspoken against the government’s alleged wrongdoings, discusses confidential funding on Twitter. The winner of “Best Actor” at the first Summer Metro Manila Film Festival expressed his displeasure with … Read more
Pimentel Appealed to DepEd to Buy Additional Electric Fans in Public Schools Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to use funds in buying electric fans in public schools. In light of the country’s present heat, the Senate Minority urged to the DepEd that they spend their P150 million in confidential money … Read more
Pres. Bongbong Marcos Speaks on Calls over Summer Break in Schools BONGBONG MARCOS – The 65-year-old President spoke on the proposals to adjust the summer break in schools due to hot weather. After decades that the start of the summer break in schools in the Philippines is in March, it has been moved following the … Read more