School kinks
DEPARTMENT of Education’s Order No. 13 (Readiness Assessment Checklist for Learning Delivery Modalities in the Learning Continuity Plan of Private Schools) detailed “non-negotiable” minimum...
Dispose properly
THE Department of Health (DOH) has once again reminded the public to properly wear facemasks while outside their homes as COVID-19 remains a threat.
“Wear...
A community effort
ILOILO City’s Mayor Jerry Treñas stresses the importance of keeping the surroundings clean – a basic strategy to avert an outbreak of dengue. He...
Poison-proof your environment
DID YOU know that this week is National Poisoning Prevention Week?
It is, by virtue of Proclamation No. 1777. This annual observance every fourth week...
Neglecting education workers
YESTERDAY education workers returned to public schools and offices as ordered by the Department of Education (DepEd).
Has the department built an enabling environment for...
There is no dress code for rape
(We yield this space to the statement of Cameleon Association, a nongovernment organization that works for the healing and protection of young survivors of...
Drawing strength from a hero
OUR country officially celebrates the heroism of our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal Dec. 30 of every year – the day he was martyred...
We reject terror
(We yield this space to the joint statement of journalists, groups and individuals against the Anti-Terror Bill due to its timeliness. – Ed.)
WHY DO...
No COVID testing for teachers?
AS THE education sector gears towards physically returning to school and offices in the coming days, are there essential health measures to guarantee the...
Enrollment slowdown
THE Department of Education (DepEd) announced on June 13 that a total of 10.5 million students have enrolled and registered for School Year 2020–2021,...