News
Philippine Education News Round-up
(December 21-27, 2009)
Local News
DepEd seeks more protection for schools
(Inquirer 12/26/2009 Edson Tandoc)
Education Secretary Jesli Lapus appeals for more protection for teachers and students as he expresses relief over the safe release of the Basilan State College’s vice president after two weeks in captivity.
September school opening opposed - survey
(Philippine Daily Inquirer 12/22/2009 Philip Tubeza)
Majority of stakeholders in the public school system have opposed moving the opening of the school year from June to September, the Department of Education reported.
UN cites RP’s health care program for school kids
(Inquirer 12/21/2009 Philip Tubeza)
The United Nations has recognized the Philippines’ Essential Health Care Program as one of the world’s best practices in primary health care among schoolchildren.
Singapore now accepts scholarship applications
(Cebu Daily News 12/21/2009)
The Singapore Embassy is now accepting applications for the Dr. Goh Kong Swee (GKS) scholarship.
DepEd News
Updates
RP's attache in Middle East to focus on education concerns
DepED's Health Initiative for Schoolchildren bags International Award
DepED, DPWH team up to fast track titling of public schools
DepED, Colgate, Aboitiz launch oral health care program
Mobile teacher Marlyn Lozada: Unlocking potentials of the deprived
DepED to include Spanish language in high school curriculum
Math inventor topbills math storytelling at library hubs
(Published 28 December 2009, Smart Communications Inc.)
