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The Civil Service Exam, also known as the Career Service Examination—Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT), is a crucial requirement for Filipinos aspiring to work in government agencies. Administered by the Civil Service Commission (CSC), this standardized test evaluates individuals’ knowledge and skills across various areas, including general cognitive abilities, English, Filipino, and mathematics. The primary… Read More »What is the Civil Service Examination (CSE ..read more

Teachers from the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) have urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to allocate extra funds for end-of-school year events like graduation and moving-up ceremonies. This request comes as DepEd advises schools to hold these activities indoors or adjust timings to avoid the intense heat. ACT emphasized the need for climate-resilient venues,… Read More »Teachers’ Group Urges DepEd for More Budget for Graduation and Moving-Up Ceremonies ..read more

The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to adhere to President Marcos’ decision to revert to the old school calendar starting next year, according to an agency official. DepEd Assistant Secretary Francis Bringas stated, “In our letter to the Office of the President regarding the DepEd’s proposal for reversion to the June-to-March school year, we… Read More »DepEd Commits to Return to the Old School Calendar Next Year ..read more

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is focusing on students, particularly in government colleges or universities, through its series of voters’ education and registration fairs, an official stated. Jason Orbita, the Comelec-Negros Oriental communications focal person and concurrent election officer of Valencia town, mentioned that the voters’ education event will take place on Wednesday at the… Read More »Comelec targets students in voters’ education, registration fair ..read more

Around 300 Islamic teachers in Cotabato province have recently received a P1,500 cash allowance each from their provincial government. This support, granted from January to March, aims to aid their efforts in promoting religious solidarity among local Muslim and Christian communities. These teachers are actively involved in programs addressing violent religious extremism promoted by radical… Read More »Islamic teachers in Cotabato receive stipends ..read more

The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced that the End-of-School-Year (EOSY) Rites for SY 2023-2024 will be held from May 29–31. According to DepEd Memorandum No. 023, series of 2024, released on May 2, the EOSY rites will include graduation and moving-up ceremonies. DepEd stressed the importance of keeping these ceremonies simple and meaningful, discouraging… Read More »DepEd Sets EOSY Rites for SY 2023-2024 ..read more

The Department of Education (DepEd) has cautioned the public about fake posts circulating online, falsely claiming that the agency is distributing cash assistance to graduating students. In a statement, DepEd emphasized that parents and students should refrain from sharing personal data and school documents with fraudulent individuals. The deceptive posts bear the DepEd logo and… Read More »DepEd Warns Public Against Fake Cash Aid Posts ..read more

The Commission on Audit (COA) recently disclosed Vice President Sara Duterte’s earnings during her time as Education Secretary in 2023, showing a modest sum compared to her current role. According to the COA’s 2023 Report on Salaries and Allowances (ROSA), Duterte earned a total of P558,000 for the year. This included P294,000 in allowances over… Read More »Vice President Sara Duterte’s Modest Income as Education Secretary Revealed by COA Report ..read more

Assistant Secretary Joey Villarama of Task Force El Niño revealed that over a hundred local government units (LGUs) have declared a state of calamity due to the impacts of El Niño. Villarama shared the update during a press briefing at Malacañan Palace. According to Villarama, a total of 131 cities and municipalities across the Philippines… Read More »Over 130 Local Government Units Declare State of Calamity Amid El Niño Impact ..read more