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Arun Sankar, AFP
Updated as of Apr 03 10:54 AM

A policeman (right) wearing a coronavirus-themed outfit composed of helmet, mace and shield, gestures towards a vendor at a market to raise awareness about physical distancing, during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Chennai on Thursday. Read more »

Amid Luzon lockdown, TESDA offers online courses for people stuck at home

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Posted at Apr 02 09:19 PM

Amid the Luzon lockdown, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said Thursday interested persons can apply for its Online Program courses to use their time at home. Read more »

UNICEF scales up support for education as COVID-19 shutters schools worldwide

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Posted at Mar 31 05:24 PM

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said it will be allocating additional funding to help governments to support the education of children affected by school closures due to the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Read more »

MUST READ: Guidelines on using schools for COVID-19 quarantine

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 27 03:27 PM

Local government units need to meet a certain criteria before they could use schools in their areas as quarantine sites for the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Education said Friday as it issued a set of guidelines. Read more »

DepEd: Schools to decide on graduation rites, moving-up ceremonies

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 27 01:06 PM

The Department of Education said Friday it would leave the decision to hold graduation rites, and moving-up ceremonies to schools in light of the suspension of classes and activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

13 Filipino students repatriated from abroad amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Posted at Mar 27 01:41 AM

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said Thursday it repatriated 13 students from Vietnam, Japan and the United Kingdom amid the global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more »

From Sineskwela to Bayani: 6 educational shows you can watch on Knowledge Channel

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Posted at Mar 25 12:19 PM

Knowledge Channel announced on Wednesday that it is airing six of its classic shows all day, giving meaningful entertainment to the whole family. Read more »

How to talk to your child about the novel coronavirus

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 23 06:35 PM

A non-profit organization is reminding the public that children, not just adults, also experience stress, fear, and anxiety over uncertain situations such as the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

Online tutors boosting incomes as demand surges due to coronavirus lockdowns

Neil Jerome Morales, Reuters
Posted at Mar 23 05:17 PM

Since the coronavirus took a hold in China at the start of this year and forced schools and offices to shut down, thousands of Filipino teachers are cashing on overtime as grade schoolers and professionals in China, Japan and beyond turn lockdowns into opportunities to better their English. Read more »

Here are some free Filipino children's books to read to kids stuck at home

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Posted at Mar 21 06:20 PM

As schools shut down for a month due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, parents are left feeling worried about how they can educate (let alone entertain) their children until things return to normal. Read more »

DepEd working on early release of employees' salaries

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 19 08:07 PM

The Education department is working to release the salaries of almost a million of its workforce for the months of March and April. Read more »

COVID-19 quarantine: Halos 82,000 mag-aaral sa Makati makakatanggap ng food packs

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Posted at Mar 19 02:29 PM

Nasa halos 82,000 mag-aaral sa Makati City ang makatatanggap ng food packs mula sa lokal na pamahalaan, sa gitna ng pagpataw ng enhanced community quarantine na nakaapekto sa hanapbuhay ng maraming pamilya sa Luzon. Read more »

Universities urged to be extra lenient on online classes due to COVID-19

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 19 01:05 PM

Universities should provide “extra leniency” to students who are still required to do online school work despite the month-long class suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission on Higher Education said Thursday as it cited technological difficulties that may be encountered by some. Read more »

Universities free to adjust academic calendars due to COVID-19 disruption

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 19 12:56 PM

Private universities can freely adjust their respective academic calendars to meet the educational requirements of students, the Commission on Higher Education said Thursday in light of the suspension of classes in several parts of the Philippines due to the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more »

6 free online educational tools so kids can keep learning at home

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Posted at Mar 18 06:13 PM

Keep your kids informed and entertained with these educational tools, which are available online for free. Read more »

Universities told to defer tuition, other school fees during Luzon lockdown due to COVID-19

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 18 04:28 PM

The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) appealed to private universities on Wednesday to provide assistance to students either by deferring the collection of fees after the 30-day quarantine period due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), suspending late payment penalties, and allowing payment on staggered basis. Read more »

Knowledge Channel extends emergency education program for kids

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Updated as of Mar 18 04:44 PM

Knowledge Channel has extended its emergency education program for children following the cancellation of classes in schools due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

DepEd launches online study platform amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Posted at Mar 18 03:00 PM

The Department of Education (DepEd) has transitioned online in response to a month-long class suspension due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more »

CHED tells affected schools to move graduation dates amid COVID-19 scare

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Posted at Mar 15 03:07 AM

The CHED on Saturday released a set of guidelines for social distancing and hygiene, as the Philippines braced for the spread of the COVID-19. Read more »

DepEd eyes continuity measures for schools during Metro quarantine

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Posted at Mar 13 01:04 PM

ThThe Department of Health is eyeing 2 options to ensure continued learning in schools days covered by the month-long COVID-19 quarantine in Metro Manila. Read more »

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