Viral Video, Real Issues: Addressing Teacher Challenges

viral angry teacher penalties

In response to Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte’s confirmation that no penalties would be imposed on the teacher involved in a widely circulated TikTok video, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines has urged the government to prioritize improved working conditions for teachers in public schools. ACT emphasized Read More …

Pertussis Outbreak in Quezon City: DOH Urges Vigilance and Vaccination

Pertussis National Situation

Amid reports of a pertussis or “whooping cough” outbreak in Quezon City and neighboring regions, the Department of Health (DOH) stresses the critical importance of understanding the infection and taking preventive measures to halt its spread. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection. The Read More …

Addressing Heat Stress in Schools: Autonomy Granted to Alleviate El Niño Impact

Suspension of classes due to high heat index,

In response to the scorching heat brought by the El Niño phenomenon, school administrators have been granted the autonomy to implement measures to alleviate its impact within their respective institutions. This announcement was made by Ian Arnaiz, spokesperson of the Department of Education-Division of Negros Occidental, on Thursday, March 7. Read More …

Senate Hearing Reveals Majority of ESC Program Beneficiaries are Not Poor

Educational Service Contracting (ESC) Beneficiaries

During a recent Senate hearing, startling revelations emerged regarding the Educational Service Contracting (ESC) program beneficiaries. Contrary to its intended purpose of aiding impoverished students, it was disclosed that a significant portion of recipients hailed from affluent backgrounds. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian’s examination of the Annual Poverty Indicators Survey (APIS) brought Read More …