Lower House passes bill banning ‘no permit, no exam’ policy in schools
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Seven activists jailed for 58 hours for doing a Rizal on Rizal’s commemoration
Seven activists jailed for 58 hours for doing a Rizal on Rizal’s commemoration
By CHRISTIAN RAY BUENDIA
“The fight for our right to free speech does not end with the release of the Calamba 7. These brave and selfless activists should never have been arrested and detained in the first place if the Aquino administration truly values the freedom of expression fought and died for by Filipino martyrs four decades ago.” – Kabataan Party-list
News in Pictures: Progressive youth, students slam Aquino’s inaction on education crisis
News in Pictures: Progressive youth, students slam Aquino’s inaction on education crisis
Progressive youth and students' organization League of Filipino Students-National Capital Region (LFS-NCR) held a protest action today in Plaza Salamamca, Kalaw Avenue, to kick-off the start of the school year. The group condemned the administration of President Benigno S. Aquino III's lack of program for the students as crisis persists in the education sector. (Photos by GREGORIO B. DANTES JR. / Bulatlat.com)
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.
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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.
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
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