Critics are worried that the massive budget would either fall prey to corruption or not be enough to tackle long-standing ...
In 2013, Teresita Yujuico, ’02 (AXP-1), was inspecting forested land that she leases in the Philippines’ Zambales province, about 150 miles northwest of Manila. On a trail, she encountered a man in ...
The country’s education system shows strain across many stages of learning, starting from early childhood and stretching through college. Yet, it remains one of the least supported areas in public ...
The Philippines has a young population – over 30% are under 15 years old. Combined with a fast-growing economy and a new transnational education strategy, the opportunities for student mobility – ...
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Hopes for landmark education budget

Soon to be submitted for President Marcos’ signature is the proposed P6.7-trillion national budget for 2026 that comes with a P961.3-billion allocation for the Department of Education (DepEd), the ...
MANILA, (October 28, 2024) – One of the strongest storms to hit the Philippines this year has disrupted learning for more than 90% of children enrolled in education after leaving a trail of death and ...
A proposed state-backed sex education program for school students has continued to spark debates in the Catholic-majority Philippines, dividing parents, Church leaders, advocacy groups and state ...
GRADE 5 students in the Philippines continue to fall behind most Southeast Asian neighbors in terms of proficiency in reading ...
Digitalization is a transformative force that can drive productivity-led growth and enhance the efficiency of critical services such as healthcare, education, financial inclusion, agriculture, social ...