PANGALAN vs PANGNGALAN: Viral Debate on Facebook Explained

Pangalan vs Pangngalan - Understanding the Difference in Filipino Grammar

The viral “Pangalan” vs. “Pangngalan” debate highlights a key difference in Filipino grammar. “Pangalan” means “name,” while “Pangngalan” correctly translates to “noun.” This article clears up the confusion and explains why the teacher was right.

DepEd to Teach Students, Teachers How to Avoid Financial Scams

DepEd and SEC partnership to teach students and teachers how to avoid financial scams in the Philippines, with a Philippines peso bill

DepEd, in partnership with the SEC, is launching financial literacy programs to teach students, out-of-school youth, and teachers how to manage finances and avoid investment scams. This initiative aims to protect Filipinos from fraud while promoting smart money management.

Marcos Jr. Promises Better Salaries and Benefits for Public School Teachers

President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., announces salary and benefit increases for public school teachers in the Philippines.

The Marcos Jr. administration has promised to raise public school teachers’ salaries and benefits. This includes doubling the annual teaching allowance to ₱10,000 and adding a ₱7,000 medical allowance starting in 2025. Plans also cover career growth, mental health support, and better healthcare access to improve teachers’ well-being and the quality of education.

DepEd Limits Teachers’ Working Hours to Six, Ensures Overload Pay

Teachers and students in a classroom discussing the DepEd six-hour teaching policy and its impact on educators.

The Department of Education (DepEd) enforces a six-hour daily teaching limit for public school teachers, offering compensation for any overload hours. However, educators express concerns about the policy’s impact, citing increased workloads and curriculum challenges. Learn more about how this policy affects teachers.