The hiring of at least 50,000 additional contact tracers are now approved after President Rodrigo Duterte signed the “Bayanihan to Recover as One Act” or Bayanihan 2 Law. In a statement, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said that they will start recruitment, hiring, and training of contact tracers nationwide on Tuesday, September… Read More »
It’s official! Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has amended the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Law and it will take effect starting March 1, 2019. PRC issued on February 7 the Resolution No. 2019-1146 which revised relevant provisions of the IRR of the Republic Act 10912 or the CPD Law… Read More »
Senator Recto finally filed a bill that will abolish the controversial CPD Law. As what he previously announced, Senator Ralph Recto has formally filed a bill that seeks to repeal the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Law of 2016. The Senate President Pro Tempore introduced Senate Bill No. 2703 entitled “An Act Repealing Republic Act 10912,… Read More »
Board exam proctors and other personnel will get CPD units, says PRC. Looking for ways to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units needed for license renewal? Be an examination personnel! Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has recently issued a resolution crediting CPD units to licensed professionals who will assist in administration of board examinations. PRC Resolution… Read More »
Cafe del Prado at Hotel del Rio introduces Flavors of the World at lunchtime! Hotel del Rio’s in-house dining Cafe del Prado takes you through a gastronomic journey around the world with their latest LUNCH offerings! Flavors of the World features food stations that highlight favorite cuisines made from fresh ingredients that will absolutely excite… Read More »
The Internet really has changed and improved so many aspects of our lives, including how we do business and acquire things. It has become a global marketplace as businesses and consumers rely on its accessibility and affordability in marketing, selling and buying products and services, and making other transactions. Throw in the power of social… Read More »
Poor but intelligent students who graduated from Senior High School in the province of Iloilo may now avail of college scholarship under the Iskolar Sang Iloilo Program (ISIP) this academic year 2018-2019. A total of 125 incoming provincial government scholars for School Year 2018-2019 will be accepted under the program. Check application details and schedules… Read More »
Bright Ilonggo students from indigent families of Iloilo City may avail of free, quality college education at Iloilo City Community College (ICCC) starting school year 2018-2019. The qualifications and requirements are listed below. Established in 2012, ICCC is the first Commission on Higher Education (CHED)-recognized local college in Western Visayas and a product of public-private… Read More »
Good news to those who took the November 2017 Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (ALS A&E) Test: DepEd announces that they are dropping the passing score from 75% to 60%! Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones heeded the call of November 2017 ALS A&E test takers who clamored for lowering of passing score after a… Read More »
The Department of Education (DepEd) has already released the target date for the announcement of results of 2016 Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (ALS A&E) Test given this November 2017. UPDATED March 6, 2018 – RESULTS 60% Passing Score: ELEMENTARY | SECONDARY UPDATE MARCH 1, 2018: DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones announced that passing score… Read More »