School closures and health warnings: South and Southeast Asia swelter under record-breaking heat
Heatwaves have caused school closures for millions of children and triggered health warnings across South and Southeast Asia.
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Press Release - Revilla supports calls to shift school year back to old calendar amid extreme summer heat
SENATOR Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. on Thursday (May 2) supported the mounting calls of students, parents, teachers, and other school personnel for the government to shift back the academic year back to the old June-March calendar.
Koolpals to celebrate 5th anniversary via school fair-like event
MANILA, Philippines — Koolpals GB Labrador, James Caraan, Nonong Ballinan, Muman Reyes and Ryan Rems Sarita are set to celebrate their five years in podcasting via "The KoolPals Block Party: a Stand-Up Comedy + Music Special" in 123 Block on May 11.
Press Release - Gatchalian backs 'aggressive' reversion to June school opening
To protect learners from the effects of extreme heat, Senator Win Gatchalian favors the Department of Education's (DepEd) proposal for an aggressive reversion to the old school calendar, which will move back the opening of classes in June.
High school researchers advance to international science fair
STUDENTS from Angeles City Science High School (ACSHS) gear up for the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 2024 (ISEF 2024) from May 11 to 17 in Los Angeles, California.
Senator backs return to old school calendar
MANILA, Philippines — Expressing concern over the prevailing heat conditions, Sen. Francis Tolentino has expressed support for the proposal to revert to the old school calendar.
Private school educators bat for higher wages on Labor Day
MANILA, Philippines — A group of private school educators called on President Marcos Jr. on Labor Day to raise private school teachers' salaries and to institutionalize a national minimum salary standard for them.
Video. Heatwave prompts millions to stay home from school
The Department of Education ordered students in more than 47,000 public schools to study from home due to health risks from record-high temperatures.