MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte, who is also the Department of Education secretary, has withdrawn her request for P650 million in confidential funds for the proposed 2024 budget. In a statement to Sonny Angara, the Vice President said she dropped the bid due to the "the divisive nature of the issue" and emphasized her commitment to keeping the country peaceful and strong. … [Read more...] about VP Sara drops bid for confi funds
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VP Sara Duterte addresses global education summit in South Korea
SEOUL – In a significant international engagement, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte took the stage at the 2023 Global Education and Innovation Summit (GEIS) in South Korea as one of the speakers and the representative of the Philippines. During her address, she shared a three-point proposal aimed at guiding policymakers and education experts in facing … [Read more...] about VP Sara Duterte addresses global education summit in South Korea
Davao del Sur donates paint and painting materials to public schools in Magsaysay town
DAVAO DEL SUR – With the upcoming reopening of classes, the Provincial Government of Davao del Sur took a step towards ensuring a conducive and comfortable learning environment by donating gallons of paint and other painting materials to public schools in Magsaysay. This initiative comes in support of the ongoing Brigada Eskwela program, which aims to prepare schools for the … [Read more...] about Davao del Sur donates paint and painting materials to public schools in Magsaysay town
Local government of Baganga donates materials for two district schools in support of Brigada Eskwela
DAVAO ORIENTAL – The local government of Baganga in Davao Oriental donated essential materials to two district schools as part of the ongoing Brigada Eskwela 2023 initiative by the Department of Education. The donation ceremony took place on Tuesday morning, August 15, at the Municipal Activity Center on Conception Street, Baganga. The donated materials included 90 pieces of … [Read more...] about Local government of Baganga donates materials for two district schools in support of Brigada Eskwela
Zamboanga City government addresses classroom shortage and repairs
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Schools Division of Zamboanga City is closely collaborating with the local government, led by Mayor John Dalipe, to promptly tackle the issue of classroom shortages and the repair of dilapidated classrooms. During a recent press briefing held at City Hall, Vinnie Gerard Elicano, representing the City Schools Division Office, provided an update on the … [Read more...] about Zamboanga City government addresses classroom shortage and repairs
