The memorandum for the DepEd National Uniform 2019-2020 is finally out and surprisingly, it states that the uniform that shall be worn by teachers should remain the same as that of the SY 2016-2017. 26 April 2019 DepEd Memorandum No. 50, s. 2019 DepEd National Uniforms for Teaching and Non-Teaching …
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From Carinderia Server to Teacher, This Mother-of-Three Shares Her Inspiring Journey
Even as a child, Ivy Melody Santos Generoso had always wanted to be a teacher. She knew her parents could not afford to send her to college yet wished that someday she could be one. Working as all-around carinderia server after graduating from high school, Ivy continued to dream of …
Read More »Teachers’ Group Slams ‘Heavy Paperwork’ Required by DepEd during Summer Break
The summer break is the only time that teachers could really rest and enjoy their vacation, considering that unlike other workers in different fields of work they are usually not allowed to take their vacation during school days. But teachers still need to report to work and complete “unnecessarily heavy …
Read More »Determined to Become a Doctor, One-Legged Elementary Student Walks 4km Every Day
Born with just one leg and having difficulties in walking, a student in Toboso, Negros Occidental recently went viral for her determination to go to school and finish her studies. She wants to become a doctor to help others like her someday – and she’s determined enough to walk 4km …
Read More »Heartbreaking Photo Shows Crying Graduate Whose Parents Always Skip His Graduation
Graduation Day is one of the best moments in a student’s life – and it certainly is one of the proudest moments in parents’ lives! But one graduate has never experienced his parents’ pride in his achievements because they never attended his graduation, even back when he was still in …
Read More »Photo of Homeless Mom and Kid Playing by the Road Inspires Netizens, Sparks Debate
In life, we really have a lot of reasons to feel sad and give up – but we also have a lot of reasons to be happy and try harder! This was proven by a homeless mother and her son who were spotted as they happily played by the road, …
Read More »Mom Goes Viral for Rewarding Son with Money Equivalent to Total Grade
A lot of parents find it a huge challenge to motivate their children to do well in school, especially when it comes to getting good grades. For many, it could mean taking away their children’s gadgets and limiting their TV and computer time. For others, motivation comes through a reward …
Read More »Heartbreaking Moment Dad Attends Graduation, Accepts Awards of Late Daughter
She was one of the most promising students in her school and would have graduated with High Honors but Allyza Marie Tecson’s dream ended due to dengue – and her father had to attend her graduation from Senior High School and accept her awards. Allyza had dreams of becoming a …
Read More »Daughter of ‘Padyak’ Driver Proudly Credits Dad for Success in Being Magna Cum Laude
Not everyone is lucky enough to be born to rich families. In fact, most people in the world were born poor and have to face difficult financial challenges while growing up, before they can find success later in life. But many people have proven that poverty should not be used …
Read More »Teachers Use Own Money to Buy Uniforms, Shoes for Poor Brothers on Moving Up Ceremony
It is a sad reality in the Philippines and even in many parts of the world, even in first world countries, that there are families who are too poor to buy their kids proper uniforms and shoes to use for school. Many can’t even afford to send their kids to …
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