Philippines News News Philippines » Education: Angara: Philippines in the middle of the pack in SEA education quality
MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday described the Philippines as a middle-of-the-pack country among Southeast Asian (SEA) nations in terms of education quality, saying ...
News Philippines » Education: [ANALYSIS] What does ‘at least nearly proficient’ mean in Philippine education?
The Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028 says proficiency. The National Education and Workforce Development Plan 2026–2035 says proficiency. Why, then, does our annual budget target ‘at least nearly ...
News Philippines » Education: Expanding Education Access in the Philippines
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 ...
News Philippines » Education: Philippines Undertakes Major Review of School Curriculum
Several initiatives could lead to an overhaul of the Philippine education sector under the government of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. First, legislators have already convened the Second ...
News Philippines » Education: PNU celebrates 125th anniversary of Philippine Normal School
ON this day, the Philippine Normal School opened its doors to aspiring educators. A century and a quarter later, it stands as the National Center for Teacher Education, primed to lead the charge in ...
News Philippines » Education: How Philippine Education Contributed to the Return of the Marcoses
Back in 2018, I spoke in front of big group of teachers from schools across the country about the challenges of Social Studies education. One of the challenges I mentioned at the time was the rise of ...
News Philippines » Education: Technology for Education Transformation in Philippines
The widespread availability of technology and devices has become an inevitable part of the way we live and work. Using technology is already second nature to today’s young people, and many schools ...
News Philippines » Education: Philippine schools are rethinking student safety, as belonging becomes a higher education priority
RECENT incidents involving dangers in Philippine educational institutions have intensified conversations around campus safety, prompting schools to reexamine how they protect and support students.
News Philippines » Education: PNU kicks off month-long celebration of 125 years of teacher education
THE Philippine Normal University (PNU), the National Center for Teacher Education, marked the 125th anniversary of the opening of classes of the Philippine Normal School on Sept. 1, 2026, with the ...
News Philippines » Education: The Philippines’ education investment scores top marks
While the Philippines has had robust economic growth since 2010, even despite a weak global economy, it has had little progress in reducing income poverty. Recognising that some segments of society ...
News Philippines » Education: Philippine Education Department Says No to Condoms
In December, the Philippines recorded an average of 24 new HIV infections per day, and 29 percent of this group were ages 15 to 24. The Philippines needs to address this HIV crisis, but arguments that ...