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Aquino government neglects country’s tertiary education; tuition hikes reach up to 103 percent in the NCR
Aquino government neglects country’s tertiary education; tuition hikes reach up to 103 percent in the NCR
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
According to the study made by the NUSP, since 2001, the national average tuition rate per unit increased by 94.72 percent. From the average of P257.41 per unit in A.Y. 2001-2002, the average tuition rate almost doubled to P501.22 for A.Y. 2010-2011. Meanwhile, in the National Capital Region where most universities and colleges are located, average tuition rate increased by 102.7 percent.
Manila Preschool Teachers Against Contractualization
Manila Preschool Teachers Against Contractualization
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Manila preschool teachers are all in favor of the nationalization of the kindergarten program, but they are vehemently against the Department of education’s plans to hire new teachers on a contractual basis.
Sidebar: ‘Yes’ to Universal Kindergarten, ‘No’ to Contractualization of Kinder Teachers – ACT Teachers
Youth Solon Files Bill to Regulate Tuition Hikes, Ensure Consultations
Youth Solon Files Bill to Regulate Tuition Hikes, Ensure Consultations
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Kabataan Partylist Rep. Raymond Palatino said there is an urgent need to control tuition and other fee increases and to promote the practice of democratic participation in the decision-making process.
Progressive Educator, Writer Nominated as UP Diliman Chancellor
Progressive Educator, Writer Nominated as UP Diliman Chancellor
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
The student body, faculty and non-academic staff members of the University of the Philippines in Diliman are waiting for the election of their new chancellor, and many of them are hoping that it will be Professor Rolando B. Tolentino.
Youth Groups to Launch National Campaign Against Tuition Increases
Youth Groups to Launch National Campaign Against Tuition Increases
“The government should take action immediately and impose a moratorium on the hikes. Amidst price and fare increases, the tuition hikes will surely result to a dramatic increase in drop-out rates and will push more families to poverty,” Vencer Crisostomo, Anakbayan national chairman, said. By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO / bulatlat.com
‘Yes’ to Universal Kindergarten, ‘No’ to Contractualization of Kinder Teachers – ACT Teachers
‘Yes’ to Universal Kindergarten, ‘No’ to Contractualization of Kinder Teachers – ACT Teachers
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Rep. Antonio Tinio of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers Party-List said the Aquino administration’s move to implement universal kindergarten education was a welcome move as it would help reduce the huge number of dropouts in the early elementary grades. But he also expressed reservations the policy of the Department of Education to hire kindergarten teachers as contractuals.
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