MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino IIII said he would “throw the book” at officials of the Department of Education (DepEd) for failing to prevent error-riddled textbooks from being used in the country’s public schools. In an interview with Inquirer editors and reporters on Tuesday night, Aquino said reforming the country’s education system would be a priority if he were elected. … [Read more...]
Aquino says he’ll throw book at DepEd execs over error-filled textbooks
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Remote schools receive textbooks from DepEd’s “Textbook Walkâ€
August 4, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
MANILA (PNA) -- Schools in far-flung areas will receive textbooks from the Department of Education (DepEd) through the 2008 National Textbook Delivery Program. “Talking about DepEd would also be talking about the Filipinos' time-tested and revered value of Bayanihan. Through the “Textbook Walk,†the department, CSOs, NGOs and other partners are walking the talk on textbooks,†Education secretary Jesli Lapus said. … [Read more...]
DepEd to address classroom, textbook shortage before school opening
May 12, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Education has assured parents and students alike that the department will address the shortage in classrooms and textbooks in public schools in time for school year 2008-2009. … [Read more...]
