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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.