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‘VP Sara’s trip had Marcos Jr.’s approval’

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 26, 2024 - 12:00am

After receiving flak over her family trip to Germany, the office of Vice President Sara Duterte has confirmed that she was overseas as Typhoon Carina pummeled many parts of the country.

Flood-damaged schools to defer class opening

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 26, 2024 - 12:00am

Schools damaged by Typhoon Carina or still with numerous concerns to address might have to postpone the opening of classes on Monday, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said yesterday.

Teachers get P5,000 chalk allowance

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 24, 2024 - 12:00am

Public school teachers will receive their P5,000 teaching supplies allowance before classes open on Monday, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said yesterday.

Sara skips SONA even on TV; Bato, Go no-show

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 23, 2024 - 12:00am

After earlier declaring that she would skip President Marcos’ third State of the Nation Address, Vice President Sara Duterte said she would not even watch the live SONA broadcast yesterday as she had to pay...

VP Sara declines to campaign for Marcos, Duterte allies in 2025 elections

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 19, 2024 - 8:45am

Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday said she no longer has any interest in serving in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet “in other capacities.”

Angara takes over DepEd

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 19, 2024 - 12:00am

Sen. Sonny Angara officially took the reins of the Department of Education yesterday, succeeding Vice President Sara Duterte as the 37th DepEd secretary.

ACT to Angara: Don’t appoint persons without education background

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 18, 2024 - 12:00am

Incoming education secretary Sonny Angara should not appoint persons with no background in and commitment to education now that he is seeking to replace five ranking officials who resigned from the Department of...

VP: ‘Designated survivor’ neither a joke nor bomb threat

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 18, 2024 - 12:00am

After her remarks about skipping President Marcos’ State of the Nation Address were construed as a threat by some quarters, Vice President Sara Duterte clarified yesterday that she was neither joking nor making...

5 DepEd execs leaving this week

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 17, 2024 - 12:00am

Five ranking officials of the Department of Education are leaving the agency with Vice President and outgoing DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte this week, giving incoming education secretary and outgoing Sen. Sonny Angara...

In-person classes still primary mode of learning – DepEd

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 16, 2024 - 12:00am

In-person classes will remain the primary learning delivery modality in all schools, the Department of Education announced ahead of the start of classes on July 29.

Several DepEd officials resign ahead of Angara’s takeover

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 15, 2024 - 12:00am

As the Department of Education prepares for a new leadership, some officials of the agency have resigned, incoming DepEd secretary Sen. Sonny Angara disclosed yesterday.

Teachers’ groups discuss education concerns with Angara

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 12, 2024 - 12:00am

Two teachers’ groups met with incoming education secretary Sen. Sonny Angara to discuss issues that need the Department of Education’s priority – from salary increases to better classroom conditions...

Sara to skip SONA, names self ‘designated survivor’

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 12, 2024 - 12:00am

After skipping the Palarong Pambansa opening, Vice President Sara Duterte is also not attending President Marcos’ State of the Nation Address on July 22.

Sandigan junks Napoles bid to overturn conviction

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 11, 2024 - 12:00am

The Sandiganbayan has dismissed the appeal of Janet Lim-Napoles and former lawmaker Edgar Valdez to reverse their conviction for graft over the misuse of P57.78 million in pork barrel funds from 2004 to 2010.

Teachers want to discuss salary hike with DBM chief

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 9, 2024 - 12:00am

The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition has requested an urgent meeting with Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman to address public school teachers’ concerns regarding salary increase.

Teachers urge Angara to hold talks on pay hike

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 5, 2024 - 12:00am

Public school teachers under the Alliance of Concerned Teachers and its unions are calling on new Education Secretary Sonny Angara to conduct dialogues and consultations for substantial salary increases following...

5 ex-transport officials get 10 years for graft

by Neil Jayson Servallos - July 2, 2024 - 12:00am

Five former transportation officials have been convicted of graft and sentenced to up to 10 years in prison over the anomalous purchase of cell phones worth almost P6 million in 2005.

Quezon City, UP ink housing deal for informal settlers

by Neil Jayson Servallos - June 27, 2024 - 12:00am

Informal settler families will soon be provided decent shelters in two temporary relocation sites inside the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City.

Pinoy math students bring home 37 medals

by Neil Jayson Servallos - June 26, 2024 - 12:00am

Students from public and private schools across the country bagged 37 medals during the International Mathematics Wizards Challenge in Indonesia over the weekend.

ACT: 53 learning days lost to heat index

by Neil Jayson Servallos - June 24, 2024 - 12:00am

Fifty-three days of learning had been lost due to class disruptions brought by the high heat index and other calamities during school year 2023-2024, indicative of the need for comprehensive reforms in the education...

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