It’s indeed a merry merry Christmas and a happy happy new year to the public school teachers of Calaca, Batangas as they received their brand new laptop, laptop bag plus Php 8k cash gift from their municipal government. Wow! Here’s the part we say “Sana all”. Photo credits: Facebook / …
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‘Tapasero’ Becomes a Teacher Despite Dad’s Disapproval, Shares Inspiring Story
He went to school despite his dad’s disapproval, but a ‘tapasero’ would later go viral as he achieves his dreams and became a teacher! His story has become a beautiful inspiration to many people… Melvin Osabel Buracho was born into a family of ‘tapaseros’ whose primary livelihood is working in …
Read More »Pinay Student Discovers ‘Aratiles’ as Possible Cure for Diabetes, Joins International Science Fair
Currently, there is no cure for diabetes. Patients can manage the condition through medication and lifestyle changes, but once you have it, there’s no turning back. You’ll have the condition for life. But that might soon change with the discovery of a 16-year-old high school student from Iloilo City, central …
Read More »Grade 5 Pupil Goes Viral for Bravely Applying for Cleaning Job to Earn Money for School Project
It is a sad reality in life that many people are actually born into poor families; families who could barely feed all the kids a good meal three times a day and send them to school with proper uniform and enough money to meet their needs. But it is inspiring …
Read More »Lawmaker Wants Bible Reading to be Mandatory in All Public Schools, Up to Secondary Level
The Philippines is the only Christian country in Asia, but because of the separation of the state and the church, religious activities such as praying and reading the Bible are not actually required in schools. While secular private schools might have Religion or something similar as a separate subject, such …
Read More »Students Paint LRT Posts in Support of Manila Beautification Project, Get Praised for ‘Bayanihan’
“Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” – John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address inspired a lot of people to see the importance of public service and civic action. While he did this to inspire American people, …
Read More »Philippines Ranked Lowest in PISA Scores, DepEd Eyes Going Back to English as Medium of Instruction
A lot of teachers, parents, and students have been complaining about the use of ‘Mother Tongue’ as medium of instruction in preschool and the first three years of Grade School. But now that Pinoy students ranked last in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), the Education Department finally eyes …
Read More »Teacher Hurt Over Advisory Class’ Ungrateful Reaction to Keychain She Gave as Christmas Gift
Christmas is the time of giving and sharing our blessings. It is also synonymous to giving and exchanging gifts. Sadly, not everyone knows how to appreciate the efforts done by others to give them a gift. Recently, a teacher expressed hurt over her advisory class’ ungrateful reaction to the keychain …
Read More »Salary Standardization Law of 2019 (SSL V)
Salary Standardization Law of 2019 (SSL V) Senate Bill No. 1219 (In Substitution of Senate Bill Nos. 49, 200, 1006 and 1136, taking into consideration Senate Joint Resolution No. 3) Prepared jointly by the Committees of Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation; and Finance with Senators Ralph G. Recto, …
Read More »For 26 years, this 85-year old teacher NEVER missed a day of class
Can you name teachers who have been so dedicated and passionate about their profession? Well, to name one, here’s Sharon Bradley, the 85-year old instructor at Naaman Forest High School outside Dallas. Photo credits: CBS News This remarkable teacher proved her love for teaching as she set her very own …
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