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Filipino Leaders Advocate For Better Science Curriculum, Teacher Salaries

Filipino Leaders Advocate For Better Science Curriculum, Teacher Salaries

A shortage of good science teachers and low salaries may affect the progress of the new K-12 curriculum, say Filipino educators and leaders.

March 18, 2013
More Than One Million Filipino Students Have Classmates At Different Grade Levels

More Than One Million Filipino Students Have Classmates At Different Grade Levels

The Philippine Department of Education says more than one million students are enrolled in multigrade classes, where three or more grade levels are taught by a single teacher.

March 30, 2012
Japan Gives Philippines DepEd $1.5 Million For Preschool Education

Japan Gives Philippines DepEd $1.5 Million For Preschool Education

A new ADB, Japan grant will see the construction of 60 preschools across the Philippines, giving hope to thousands of poor and malnourished children.

March 26, 2012
The Philippines Aims To Meet Universal Kindergarten Goal With P2.4B Fund

The Philippines Aims To Meet Universal Kindergarten Goal With P2.4B Fund

The Philippine Department of Budget and Management announced today a Ph2.39 billion budget for 2012 to support the newly passed Kindergarten Education Act.

March 1, 2012
The Asian Scientist: Chancellor Caesar Saloma, University Of The Philippines Diliman

The Asian Scientist: Chancellor Caesar Saloma, University Of The Philippines Diliman

Asian Scientist Magazine talks to the chancellor of the number one ranked university in the Philippines on science education in the UP system, his goals for 2012, and his lifelong passion: photonics research.

February 27, 2012
The Philippine DepEd Scraps Science Subject From Grade 1, 2 Classes

The Philippine DepEd Scraps Science Subject From Grade 1, 2 Classes

The Philippine Department of Education has decided to drop the “Science and Health” subject from Grade 1 and 2 classes to make learning “more enjoyable” and “child-friendly.”

February 13, 2012
Philippine DepED Gets A 15% Budget Increase To US$17 Billion

Philippine DepED Gets A 15% Budget Increase To US$17 Billion

The budget of the Philippine Department of Education has been increased by 15 percent, from P207 billion (US$15 billion) in 2011 to P238.8 billion (US$17.3 billion) in 2012.

December 21, 2011