Rappler's latest stories on higher education institutions
Higher cash aid available for college workers displaced by K to 12
At least P10,000 will be given to staff of higher education institutions who were displaced because of the K to 12 program
Student applicants to pay for mandatory drug tests – CHED
Under CHED s new order student applicants would have to shoulder their drug testing cost should the university they re applying for include it in the admission requirements
Mandatory drug tests could lead to ‘tokhang’ in schools, warns students’ union
UP will not require students to undergo drug tests We are very wary that this could be abused and the results misused says public affairs VP Jose Dalisay Jr
CHED approves mandatory drug testing for college admission
Higher education institutions have to consult first with students and to get the prior approval of their board of trustees directors and regents
Tuition, fees increases in 268 colleges and universities approved by CHED
The most number of higher education institutions with approved tuition and fee increases are in Metro Manila Southern Luzon and Central Luzon
Bill granting free tuition in state colleges hurdles House
With the Senate passing its own version in March the bill seeking to provide free tuition in state colleges will soon be transmitted to the Office of the President
Senate passes bill on free tuition in state colleges
This passage of the Affordable Higher Education for All Act is a clear message from the Senate to every Filipino that we prioritize education that we choose to invest first and foremost in our students says Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV
Free tuition in state colleges: What the bill says
Here s what you need to know about the tuition free policy as proposed in the Senate
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PH rolls out senior high's Grade 11 nationwide
About 1 5 million students will enter Grade 11 in 11 029 public and private senior high schools nationwide
Expect higher fees in 304 private colleges in 2016
Metro Manila has the most number of private colleges that will increase tuition and other school fees for academic year 2016 to 2017
1.5M students to enter senior high's Grade 11
Education Assistant Secretary Jesus Mateo says they have not received reports of classroom shortages for senior high school
Higher budget, free tuition in state colleges: Easier said than done
What can the presidential candidates do for higher education especially in the context of the ASEAN integration and the full implementation of the K to 12?
Want to be a senior high school teacher?
The education department will hire 30 000 teaching staff and 6 000 non teaching staff every year for school years 2016 2017 and 2017 2018 for senior high school under the K to 12 program
Which students can colleges admit in 2016?
UPDATED The Commission on Higher Education issues a memorandum clarifying that higher education institutions can accept freshman and sophomore students in school years 2016 2017 and 2017 2018 but only from two specific kinds of graduates
What is wrong with Miriam College?
Miriam College has to answer a number of questions as school opens in August One of them: Why is the school increasing its tuition – 70 of tuition increase goes to faculty – but will cut down on faculty?
Most Filipinos want to delay, scrap K to 12 – poll
After learning that college workers will possibly lose their jobs more survey respondents want government to defer or altogether scrap the new education program
Luistro: No one can stop K to 12 at this stage
Education Secretary Armin Luistro is confident the Supreme Court will not stop the ongoing implementation of the K to 12 program despite two petitions that have already been filed against it
Lawmakers file second petition vs K to 12 before SC
The petitioners believe the law failed to comply with the 1987 Constitution as far as consultations with stakeholders are concerned
Advocates want SC to stop 'anti-Filipino' new GE curriculum
Petitioners say a CHED memorandum that will exclude national language courses from the general education curriculum in colleges violates the Constitution
Many schools not yet training teachers for K to 12
Senator Pia Cayetano is worried that schools only acknowledge that training is needed She says people need to see actual trainings happening now
Pia Cayetano: K to 12 has to happen at the 'right time'
The senator cites gaps in the major education reform program that may hinder its effective implementation if not done at the proper time
Group seeks SC TRO vs K to 12
A coalition of educators files the petition on grounds of labor woes and the inadequacy of a P29 billion transition fund for K to 12
Suspend K to 12? But PH ready for it – Luistro
While displacements will likely happen because of the K to 12 program Luistro says the government is working on safety nets for workers in higher education institutions
Gov't told: Ease K-12 transition woes, tap private schools
As of February 18 only 236 private schools have permits to implement the senior high school program
Worst-case scenario: K to 12 may displace 78K workers
The Commission on Higher Education will ask Congress for a P29 billion transition fund to help mitigate the impact of the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 on the tertiary education sector
CHED keeps new GE curriculum
The Commission on Higher Education says it will provide incentives to schools that will use Filipino in general education courses
Last 7 Yolanda-hit SUCs still waiting for funding
A total of P826 5 million has already been released to 28 state universities and colleges
Congress considers fund to help workers affected by K to 12
The House committee on higher and technical education asks CHED for an actual number of affected workers before discussing the proposed P29 billion transition fund
CHED may require use of Filipino to teach some GE courses
The Commission will also propose to Congress a stabilization fund that will cover the cost of maintaining faculty and the cost of lost of enrollment in colleges due to K to 12
Filipino in college: What are you afraid of?
The new General Education curriculum is an opportunity for teachers to work together to draft courses that will make the future generation of students proud But school administrators have lagged behind
College professors fear massive retrenchment due to K to 12
A set of guidelines is expected to be released by the end of June to guide employers on what to do during the nationwide implementation of the program
CHED lifts moratorium on business, HRM, IT courses
Starting 2015 2016 qualified colleges will be allowed to open undergraduate and graduate programs in these 3 fields considering market uptrend and PH s lead in the IT BPO
UST school opening in July
The shift staring school year 2014 2015 will be a gradual transition to a much later date says UST
40 universities, colleges damaged by Yolanda
The Senate has earmarked P1 billion for the rehabilitation of state universities and colleges
CHED to PDAF scholars: We'll take care of you
The Commission on Higher Education is looking at 3 funds to tap to cover the 400 000 college scholars who used to be funded by lawmakers pork barrel
The road to ASEAN 2015: Why are PH colleges lagging behind?
With less than two years left in the calendar are Philippine higher education institutions ready for the ASEAN economic integration in 2015?
UP offers cross-enrollment for Tacloban campus students
Students who will transfer to UP Mindanao will stay either at the school dormitory or with foster families
CHED suspends college operations in areas hit by Yolanda
For CHED information is hard to come by as regional directors themselves are affected by the super typhoon
Students win: Court stops PSBA-QC closure
Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 104 issues an injunction indefinitely preventing the closure of the school amid conflict between board members
3 things the private sector can do for basic education
After passing the K to 12 bill into law the easy part is over Both government and private sector are now gearing up for the tougher part: the road to 2016
TRO out – PSBA-QC won't close down
No closure on October 18 The temporary restraining order effective for 20 days gives students enough time to enroll for the second semester
Will PSBA-QC close down? Students bring battle to court
Student groups of PSBA QC ask the Quezon City RTC to issue a temporary restraining order on the impending closure of the school on October 18
Senators ask: Are colleges ready for K to 12?
With only 3 years left senators urge colleges to already come up with a definite roadmap for absorbing grade 11 students in 2016
Uncertainties for students, teachers amid PSBA-QC board war
As the board war continues some students and teachers of PSBA QC are already weighing their options should the school close down on October 18
CHED steps in to settle PSBA-QC closure controversy
UPDATED The commission will hold talks with warring factions of the school board and administration on Wednesday October 9
CHED says PSBA-QC can't close down mid-year
If the new school administration insists on closing the school on October 18 the battle may even reach Congress
Students, faculty, staff to question PSBA-QC closure
The school will hold an open forum on Monday September 30 inviting CHED officials to clarify processes involved in the closure of the institution
