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Learning poverty in the Philippines linked to poor teaching quality – World Bank study
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A new World Bank report found the Philippines to have one of the most ineffective teaching practices in Southeast Asia, and past teacher training programs have failed to improve mastery of content.

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In Trending

Environmental activists deny surrendering to authorities, claim military abducted them

The NTF-ELCAC officials says that they felt "betrayed" by Tamano's and Castro's statements, insisting that the two just "parroted the propaganda lines of Leftist groups on their supposed abduction by security forces." — September 19, 2023

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More on Abduction of Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano

In Infrastructure & Urban Development

Urgency of Land Use Act

The devastation brought about by heavy rains in Cebu and Mandaue cities this week should be a cautionary tale on what unregulated and unsustainable urbanization can do. Major areas in the two cities were transformed into waterways with floods rising to as high as two meters or about 6.5 feet. — September 17, 2023

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In Environment

Smog cloaks Metro Manila

Smog — a gray cloud of atmospheric pollutants from vehicle emissions — blanketed most of Metro Manila and neighboring communities on Friday, forcing the suspension of classes and prompting authorities to advise the wearing of face masks outdoors. — September 22, 2023

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In Politics

Over 15,000 barangays with unopposed bets

More than 15,000 candidates in the October 30 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) are likely to have a breeze going through Election Day. This as a total of 15,283 barangay and SK candidates for chairpersons were found to be unopposed — September 23, 2023

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In Education

DepEd to pilot MATATAG Curriculum in 35 schools, 7 regions starting Sept. 25

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Sunday, Sept. 17, released the list of schools that will participate in the pilot implementation of the revised K to 10 curriculum this school year. — September 17, 2023