IN what came in as a surprise, the Social Weather Station (SWS) survey released on Wednesday this week, showed that 51 percent of the 1,500 adult respondents agreed that drug tests be made mandatory for Grade 4 students and older pupils. Grade 4 students are usually 10 years old. “Much too young,” if the Philippine National Police (PNP) chief would assess, to be included in … [Read more...] about Taking the High Road
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SWS survey shows “very strong” support on mandatory drug test for 10 years old above; DepEd and PNP against the proposal
DAVAO CITY (November 8)- There was a positive response on the proposed mandatory drug tests in schools for students in the fourth grade level and above, results of the Social Weather Station (SWS) survey shows. This means, that among the respondents of the survey conducted on September, 51 % believe that children of about 10 years of age and above should undergo mandatory … [Read more...] about SWS survey shows “very strong” support on mandatory drug test for 10 years old above; DepEd and PNP against the proposal
DepEd reiterates commitment to implement IPEd Program
DAVAO CITY (November 5)- Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones has reiterated the Department’s commitment in continuing the implementation of the IPEd Program, which is anchored on the recognition of the right of IPs to basic education that is responsive to their context, respects their identities, and promotes their indigenous knowledge, … [Read more...] about DepEd reiterates commitment to implement IPEd Program
P100 collection for Marawi siege movie stirs controversy
DAVAO CITY (June 26) --- Parents from different state colleges and universities in Zamboanga City and Basilan province are up in arms against the P100 collection to view the Marawi Siege movie. Parents from various states colleges and universities called RMN-Zamboanga for clarification and to complain. The film “Ang Misyon: A Marawi Siege Story,” is directed by … [Read more...] about P100 collection for Marawi siege movie stirs controversy
Newsline donates school supplies, Asian journalists pencils to pupils in conflict area
MAKILALA, North Cotabato---The 148 elementary pupils of Luis Socias Elementary School in the village of Biangan here, received pencils from Asian journalists and school supplies from Newsline.ph on January 6, 2017. Newsline.ph publisher was among the 34 Asian journalist from seven countries who attended Digital Strengthening Media Seminar held in Kuala Lumpur last July … [Read more...] about Newsline donates school supplies, Asian journalists pencils to pupils in conflict area
