Youth groups call on candidates to address education woes
“In schools, students are overcrowded — fighting for slots, for teachers — all while extreme heat is worsening in our schools.”
Youth groups call on candidates to address education woes
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Sign of the times: Filipino Deaf learners and their plight for inclusive education
Sign of the times: Filipino Deaf learners and their plight for inclusive education
As a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), the Philippines has committed to provide quality education for learners with disabilities. However, Deaf students in public schools continue to face challenges in...
Campus militarization intensifies, undermining academic freedom
Campus militarization intensifies, undermining academic freedom
"If this program is pushed through, the militarization of the schools could have dangerous consequences for the democratic aspects of our country. Given the current political climate, the state might use the militarization of young people for selfish purposes, which would inevitably lead to human rights violations."
Calumpit residents brace for worse flooding, displacement with the construction of the Malolos-Clark railway project
Calumpit residents brace for worse flooding, displacement with the construction of the Malolos-Clark railway project
“Development projects should be planned and implemented in the context of the country's urgent needs and solutions to current dilemmas, and with thorough consideration of its long-term effects on the environment."
2 cases against 3 youth activists dismissed
2 cases against 3 youth activists dismissed
“I am happy that two of the three cases filed against us by Manila Police were dismissed. It proves that the police have no sufficient evidence for these cases,” one of the three students, Krizia, told Bulatlat.
Delayed, low salaries remain a struggle for Northern Mindanao teachers
Delayed, low salaries remain a struggle for Northern Mindanao teachers
Under the current Marcos Jr. administration, delayed and low salaries continue to plague public school teachers not only in the provinces covered by Northern Mindanao but also in the entire country. This is despite the recent pronouncement of Marcos Jr. that supporting teachers and increasing their respective pay is one of his priorities.
Child rights group to VP Duterte: Channel the P10 million to basic social services instead
Child rights group to VP Duterte: Channel the P10 million to basic social services instead
"While many Filipino children cannot go to school because education is no longer accessible—school supplies are expensive, food is costly, and uniforms, bags, and other needs are unaffordable—Sara Duterte is focused on boosting her public image and covering up her failures as the former Secretary of the Department of Education,” said Miguel Gonzales, national spokesperson of Salinlahi.
UP community condemns ‘declaration of cooperation’ with Philippine military
UP community condemns ‘declaration of cooperation’ with Philippine military
The University of the Philippines community condemned the recently signed Declaration of Cooperation between UP and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Badjao community in Lucena struggles against discrimination, pins hope on education
Badjao community in Lucena struggles against discrimination, pins hope on education
Badjao, also known as “sea gypsies,” are indigenous people from the islands of Mindanao. They are known to have a rich maritime heritage. Historically, they have traversed the water of Sulu and lived nomadically. However, the long-running armed conflict in Mindanao has displaced them, forcing them to migrate to urban areas like Lucena City.
Gov’t workers assail insufficient wage increase, call for living wage
Gov’t workers assail insufficient wage increase, call for living wage
"Teachers and government employees are yet again facing inadequate compensation. EO 64 is no different from the meager increases that public employees received under previous Salary Standardization Laws. Despite the over P40 million spent supposedly to study the 'competitive and equitable' salaries for public servants, we can only expect minimal salary increases over the next four years."
Pagpapanatili ng Filipino at dagdag badyet, panawagan ng PUP sa Buwan ng Wika
Pagpapanatili ng Filipino at dagdag badyet, panawagan ng PUP sa Buwan ng Wika
Ikinadismaya rin ng Tanggol Wika PUP ang napipintong pagtatanggal ng mga katutubong wika sa mga paaralan matapos aprubahan ng mga Senador sa pinal na pagbasa ang Senate Bill No. 2457. Kung maisasabatas , matitigil na ang paggamit ng unang wika o mother tongue bilang midyum ng pagtuturo sa mga Kindergarten hanggang ikatlong baitang.
Age-old problems plague new school year – Alliance of Concerned Teachers
Age-old problems plague new school year – Alliance of Concerned Teachers
Same old problems greet teachers and students as the new school year 2024-2025 begins today, July 29. According to Alliance of Concerned Teachers-Philippines, teachers and students do not only face a lack of classrooms but also the burden of implementing the new Matatag curriculum that will only add to the workload of teachers and students.
‘Country’s educational system, not designed to develop critical and creative thinking’ – teachers group
‘Country’s educational system, not designed to develop critical and creative thinking’ – teachers group
"The government should provide the education system full funding it needs to address the chronic shortages, uplift the conditions of our teachers and personnel and improve education quality. Through these, we can produce creative and critical young Filipinos who can propel the country to genuine progress."
Teachers say no to charter change, denationalization of education’
Teachers say no to charter change, denationalization of education’
Opposing any initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution to cater to the needs of foreign business and powers is an important act of this remembering.”
PUP students protest privatization
PUP students protest privatization
Students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines said that they are not fully against the National Polytechnic University Bill but only against certain provisions that put the University in the pit of privatization and commercialization.
Special Report | With budget cuts, technological state universities not so techie
Special Report | With budget cuts, technological state universities not so techie
Students from state universities are calling for higher budgets for science laboratories, classrooms, and equipment amid expectations of excellence.
Teachers group decries possible delisting of PLM from free tertiary education list
Teachers group decries possible delisting of PLM from free tertiary education list
“This is not only unreasonable but also more stringent than what the constitution demands for a presidential candidate. It is hypocritical even, for a country with a president who does not hold a college degree, and an education secretary who lacks a background in education."
Teachers tell PH gov’t: address perennial problems of education sector
Teachers tell PH gov’t: address perennial problems of education sector
“Teachers have long suffered from an atrocious education system in the country. It is high time for the government to address these problems.”
Students assail lower budget for school buildings, facilities
Students assail lower budget for school buildings, facilities
Youth groups questioned the reduced budget for capital outlay and maintenance funds for state universities and colleges saying that proper and accessible services and conducive learning facilities remain wanting for students and instructors.
30 SUCs to suffer budget cuts in 2024
30 SUCs to suffer budget cuts in 2024
Kabataan Partylist Rep. Raoul Manuel said that the impending budget cut in state universities and colleges reflects the Marcos Jr. administration’s disregard for quality tertiary education.
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