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Philippine Education News Round-up
(December 28, 2009 to January 3, 2010)
Local News
Alternative learning system of Mandaue gets computers
(Cebu Daily News 12/28/2009)
The Rotary Club of Mactan donates five computer sets to the mobile Alternative Learning System of the Mandaue City government.
DepEd wants more kids in preschool this year
(Philippine Daily Inquirer 01/03/2010)
The Department of Education is planning to have at least 53 percent of all five-year-olds in preschool this year in an effort to improve the achievement levels of Filipino students.
Honored: RP pupils’ win of 450 math medals in ’09
(Inquirer 01/02/2010 Jerry Esplanada)
A total of 303 elementary and high school students have brought honor to the country by winning over 450 medals in more than a dozen international mathematics and science competitions in 2009.
Senate urged to probe delay in tutors’ bonuses
(Philippine Daily Inquirer 12/30/2009)
The Senate should investigate the delay in the release of Christmas bonuses for public schoolteachers and other government workers, a former labor undersecretary said.
3 Naga day care centers get educational support
(Cebu Daily News 12/29/2009)
Kepco SPC Power Corp. recently signs a memorandum of agreement with the Social Welfare Development Office of Naga City, southern Cebu for the sponsorship of three day care centers in its host communities.
DepEd honors best reading teachers and students
(Philippine Information Agency 12/29/2009)
The National SORT and Read-A-Thon contest for 2009 honors the country's top reading teachers and their important contribution to the field of literacy.
Metrobank Foundation now accepts nominees for Outstanding Teachers search
(Philippine Information Agency 12/28/2009)
The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Search for Outstanding Teachers who have served as role models to their students and have inspired them to follow a path of excellence.
(Published 04 January 2010, Smart Communications Inc.)
