The University of the Philippines (UP) has increased testing centers and alternatives to the UP College Admissions Tests (UPCAT) to allow more students to receive an education from the country’s leading higher educational institution. READ: Why the University of the Philippines’ UPCAT draws over 100k students Increased UPCAT Test Centers Director of the UP Office […]
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New Law Waives Entrance Exam Fees for Private Colleges in the Philippines
The Free College Entrance Examinations Act, now in effect in the Philippines, mandates waiving entrance exam fees in private colleges and universities for eligible students. Republic Act (RA) 12006 exempts qualified graduates and graduating students from paying fees for entrance exams to private higher education institutions (HEIs). The Act aligns with the state policy to […]
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Breakthrough from Ingenuity: Filipino High School Innovators Excel at International Science Fair
Filipino high school students won international awards for innovative projects on natural remedies and predicting rainfall patterns presented at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2024. Three students from Cebu City National Science High School and a student from Tarlac National High School vied for honors at the global competition held in Los […]
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Public School Teachers To Receive Teaching Supplies Allowance Increase In New School Year
Public school teachers welcomed the passage of the “Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act” or Republic Act No. 11997, a law that increases the allowance for teaching supplies of public school teachers. The ACT Teachers Partylist and educators nationwide celebrated their success after 13 years of lobbying and campaigning for the allowance increase. “Magmula pa noong 2011 […]
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How Two Filipinos Helped Thousands of Migrant Teachers Settle in New Zealand
As teachers, Filipinos play an indispensable role in shaping the lives of millions of children worldwide. Miles away from home, Filipino migrant teachers have made their mark in classrooms throughout New Zealand (NZ). “Since I arrived [in New Zealand], I have seen for myself how important the Filipino teachers are, not just in the education […]
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Record-Breaking 29 Philippine Universities Shine in THE Impact Rankings
The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for 2023 brought monumental recognition to the Philippines as a record number of 29 universities from the archipelago have been included in the prestigious list. The Impact Rankings are unique as they gauge higher education institutions (HEIs) on their contribution towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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66-year-old Nanay Josie graduates from high school, pursues college degree
A 66-year-old senior citizen from Catarman, Northern Samar, believes there’s still time to pursue her dreams after graduating from senior high school with honors.
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Mind S-Cool TV returns for Season 3 with science-based topics on biodiversity
Mind S-Cool TV is returning for a third season with science-based topics on Philippine biodiversity and creatively proves how it is tied to every aspect of our lives.
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DLSU retains PH leadership in business & economics, enters education world ranking
De La Salle University (DLSU) has retained its leadership among the Philippines’ higher educational institutions offering business & economics subjects and has entered the education subject leaders’ list according to the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE WUR) by Subject.
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Globe, Caritas PH provide education, livelihood support to marginalized communities
Globe is partnering with Caritas Philippines for extended seed funding together with digital tools and skills training for 500 disadvantaged youth across the country.
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Rabiya Mateo champions education, social work in Miss Universe Up Close video
Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo has won the hearts of netizens for championing education and social work in her up close video for the Miss Universe pageant.
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DLSU honors outstanding youth and education stories amid pandemic
De La Salle University (DLSU) today honored outstanding youth and education stories released on Philippine media amid the coronavorus pandemic.
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