News
Philippine Education News Round-up
(December 7-13, 2009)
Local News
DepEd seeks control over ARMM schools
(Philippine Daily Inquirer 12/08/2009 Philip Tubeza)
With its numerous problems, the school system in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao should be brought back to the control of the national government, Education Secretary Jesli Lapus said.
Prioritize public schools reforms – Teodoro
(Philippine Daily Inquirer 12/12/2009)
Presidential candidate Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. urges the government to prioritize educational reform to improve the country’s public schools.
COA: P2.4B went to Tesda but jobs few
(Inquirer Visayas 12/13/2009 David Israel Sinay)
A government job training agency received at least P2.4 billion from 2006-2008, but achieved very little in generating employment, according to the Commission on Audit.
QC cops launch pushcart classes
(Inquirer 12/07/2009 Julie Aurelio)
CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida launches his new pushcart classroom program with the members of the Quezon City Police District.
Gov't taps new teachers in fight against poverty
(Philippine Information Agency 12/12/2009 Lito Dar)
Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) Commissioner Dr. Nilo Rosas encourages new teachers to be part of the country’s fight against poverty through education.
DepEd News
Updates
45th SEAMEO COUNCIL CONFERENCE and 5th ASED MEETING
Orders
No. 521 s.2009 Dissemination of Republic Act No. 9729
No. 522 s.2009 Administration of the National Achievement Test for Grade 3, Grade 6, and 2nd Year High School
No. 523 s.2009 Changes of dates for the 21st YMCA National Assembly
(Published 14 December 2009, Smart Communications Inc.)
