The Department of Education (DepEd) will implement the K+12 basic education program in academic year 2012-2013, starting with the conversion of first year high school to Grade 7. … [Read more...]
UP-Min, NHA, solon to build P10-M school dormitory
December 21, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
DAVAO CITY, Dec. 20 (PNA)– The University of the Philippines (UP) Mindanao, National Housing Authority and Rep. Isidro (3rd dist., Davao) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a P10-million fund for school dormitory held at the People’s Park here. The MOU was signed by UP-Min chancellor Professor Gilda Rivero, vice chancellor for administration Professor Miguel Soledad, vice chancellor for academic affairs Professor Emma Ruth Bayogan, NHA regional officer-in-charge Engineer Carolina Angel and Viane Negarol, chief of staff of Ungab. … [Read more...]
Lapus for jailing parents who don’t send kids to school
May 11, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
EDUCATION SECRETARY JESLI LAPUS on Saturday voiced his support for a bill filed by an opposition congressman that seeks to penalize parents who refuse to send their children to school. … [Read more...]
Dilapidated schools, students dropping out plague Medellin
May 7, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
CEBU CITY, Philippines - When school opens this June, the municipality of Medellin expects fewer students attending classes. Councilor Conrado Mangubat said poverty has forced some students to stay at home and help their parents earn a living. … [Read more...]
No collection policy in all public elementary and high schools — Lapus
May 3, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
MANILA, May 2 (PNA) -- Department of Education Secretary Jesli Lapus on Friday reiterated his order to strictly enforce the prohibition of collection of any fees from school children in pre-school up to Grade 4 during the enrolment period and anytime during the school year. … [Read more...]
