PDEA Faces Dissolution as Sotto Pushes for Centralized Drug Authority PDEA – Senator Vicente Sotto III is pushing for a sweeping reform in the country’s drug war, starting with the abolition of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). Senate Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III has proposed a major overhaul of the country’s anti-drug campaign by … Read more
Antique Principal Removed Following Toga Incident Malacañang has officially confirmed the removal of Venus Divinia Nietes from her post as principal of Col. Ruperto Abellon National High School in Laua-an, Antique. Nietes became the center of controversy after a graduation ceremony incident where she allegedly ordered graduating students to remove their togas and withheld the … Read more
Yasmien Kurdi Takes Action Against Bullying YASMIEN KURDI – The actress is set to meet with DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara to address the bullying issue involving her daughter at school. Yasmien shared her heartfelt thanks to parents who opened up about their children’s bullying experiences. She acknowledged how tough it must be to share such … Read more
ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro Speaks on Impeachment Complaints vs. VP Sara Duterte CASTRO – The ACT Teachers Representative said that the third impeachment complaint versus Vice President Sara Duterte may be filed next week. Vice Pres. Duterte is currently involved in several issues. Aside from a subpoena from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), … Read more
Starting in 2025, Public School Teachers to Receive P7K Medical Allowance, Says DepEd DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – Starting in 2025, public school teachers and other government employees will receive a P7,000 annual medical allowance as part of an expansion of their healthcare benefits. This significant increase from the P500 medical allowance provided in 2020, which … Read more
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Gives Last Speech as DepEd Secretary SARA DUTERTE – The Vice President officially turned over her position as the DepEd Secretary to Senator Sonny Angara. One of the most crucial roles is being the secretary of the Department of Education. It brings a huge challenge to lead the elementary and secondary … Read more
Gatchalian Wants Students Banned From Using Cellphones In Schools GATCHALIAN – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian wants students banned from using cellphones within school premises. On April 27, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to implement a policy prohibiting cellphone usage within school premises. Leading the Senate basic education committee, Gatchalian proposed this measure … Read more
Sara Duterte Thanks Bongbong Marcos Jr. For Trust As Secretary of Education SARA DUTERTE – Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio expressed her gratitude to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos. A legislator called on Sara to show decency and step down from her position at DepEd, but Bongbong Marcos stated that she would remain as the head of … Read more
VP Sara Duterte-Carpio To Stay As DepEd Chief Says President Bongbong Marcos BONGBONG MARCOS – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Vice President Sara Duterte will stay as Department of Education (DepEd) chief. On Tuesday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed that Vice President Sara Duterte will retain her position as Secretary of Education despite calls … Read more
Solon Urges VP Sara Duterte To Show Decency, Resign from DepEd Role SARA DUTERTE – A legislator has called on Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to step down from her position as the head of the Department of Education (DepEd). Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua has called for Vice President Sara Duterte, … Read more