Increase Teachers’ PERA to cover for higher commodities
Sen. Francis Escudero is advocating for legislation that would increase the government workers' economic hardship payment by two times. Senate Bill 60 was introduced by Sen. Francis Escudero, which would automatically boost the personnel economic relief allowance...
NO CLASS SIZE LIMIT for face-to-face classes
Sara Duterte, the vice president and education secretary, stated on Thursday that the Department of Education (DepEd) did not impose a cap on the number of students that should be permitted in a classroom. Social segregation will only be used in the classroom when it...
Vaccination NOT Required during FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES beginning November 2
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte said, ''There should be no segregation, no discrimination for the unvaccinated learners because vaccination is not mandatory.'' Vice President Sara Duterte's first directive as concurrent secretary for education was...
DEPED SCHOOL CALENDAR 2023: NOT ENOUGH REST FOR TEACHERS
Rep. France Castro of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) party list expressed worry on Wednesday that the Department of Education (DepEd) calendar for the 2022–2023 school year may not provide teachers with enough time for rest, with enrollment beginning on July...