Education

DepEd reiterates commitment to keep schools as peace zones

MANILA -- As the world observes the United Nations (UN) Universal Children's Day on Monday, the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) reiterated its commitment to maintain schools as zones of peace. Every...

S. Korea Rotary Club gives P3.3-M equipment to Red Cross

ILOILO CITY -- The Philippine Red Cross Western Visayas regional blood center in this city received PHP3.3 million worth of equipment from the Rotary Club of Jung Ulsan in South Korea...

House okays medical scholarship bill on final reading

MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to establish a medical scholarship program to address the shortage of doctors in the...

House approves mental health bill on 3rd reading

MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a proposal seeking to establish a national mental health policy to enhance the delivery of mental health...

Taiwanese firm offers ‘cyanide-free’ technology for ore extraction

MANILA -- Taiwanese firm Xin Ye Industry, Ltd. is offering mining companies operating in the Philippines with a "green" technology as it is set to build a second of its about...

DepEd clarifies make-up classes need not be just Saturdays

MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) recently clarified that make-up classes need not be conducted only on Saturdays. “Make-up classes could be done by adding one to two hours per day in...

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