By Vanna Abegail N. Binasoy From being a prime tourist spot known for its cool breeze, crystal clear water, and exquisite surroundings, Antipolo City’s golden waterfall Hinulugang Taktak had a fall from grace after losing its beauty. Annabelle Belvis remembers differently. The 51-year-old mother used to visit the virgin slopes of Hinulugang Taktak with her continue reading : Life from the fallen: The resurgence of Antipolo’s Hinulugang Taktak
Unceasing warming seas affect Tanza fishers, sellers
By Julianne Marchela Parin Tanza, a little town in Cavite, now faces a drastic depletion of fish stocks. Fish catch has declined continuously and is likely to fall further. The culprit is the climate breakdown, affecting the town’s fisheries industry. Most of all, the crisis targets the income and livelihood of both small fisherfolks and continue reading : Unceasing warming seas affect Tanza fishers, sellers
Reeking Creek: San Cristobal creek causes concern as health risks grow
By Lyndon James Diesta Deedee often goes to the community market in Barangay San Cristobal to buy produce for the week. As she goes home, her mouth waters upon smelling the appetizing cooked food wafting beyond the gates of the subdivision. However, her appetite gets ruined by the stench of the creek nearby. Not only continue reading : Reeking Creek: San Cristobal creek causes concern as health risks grow
‘Contain the Contaminated’: Laguna Lake’s state of E-MERGENCY
By Dave Salvatiera Due to increasing temperature, typhoons have frequented Luzon in recent years and have affected areas near Laguna De Bay. It has caused an increase in the water level. The effects of climate change go beyond heavy rainfall. It can also damage ecosystems that service livelihood and human wellbeing. Typhoons have been frequenting continue reading : ‘Contain the Contaminated’: Laguna Lake’s state of E-MERGENCY
DepEd TV Awards launched to recognize outstanding teacher-broadcasters, production teams
July 9, 2021 – Celebrating a year of successful educational broadcasting amidst the pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) has launched the first-ever DepEd TV Awards to recognize the outstanding performance of teacher-broadcasters (TBs) and production teams of the program. “We are always thankful to our teacher-broadcasters and production crews who have served tirelessly continue reading : DepEd TV Awards launched to recognize outstanding teacher-broadcasters, production teams
DepEd expands financial education in K to 12 to improve literacy of Filipinos
July 8, 2021 – With a vision of a financially literate nation, the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Bureau of Curriculum Development (BCD), has expanded and intensified the integration of financial education in the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum to improve the financial literacy and capability of its learners, teachers, and personnel continue reading : DepEd expands financial education in K to 12 to improve literacy of Filipinos
Game Plan for Unseen Battles
“Yes, bata tayo, pero hindi bata lang, munting tinig natin ay maaaring magpabago sa Inang Kalikasan.” – Jamila Codera She embarked on her journey as a youth ambassador by leading the Youth for Environment in Schools-Organization (YES-O) at Majayjay Elementary School in Majayjay, Laguna. Now, she continues to her little community despite the ongoing challenges continue reading : Game Plan for Unseen Battles
Hear her: A call for a change of Nova Matutina
The calming splash of the sea that carries the whisper of a seashell, have you listened to the earthly sound coming from it? If yes, have you thought that it may be a sound of a whistling whale crying for help? Imaginably the sound perceived by our ears is a sign of emptiness and vulnerability. continue reading : Hear her: A call for a change of Nova Matutina
Blazing Passion: The Fire Inside Jerson Cabunilas Jr.
Jose Rizal himself has said that the hope of having a prosperous country lies in the hands of its youth. “Kabataan ang Pag-asa ng Bayan,” he says is one of the quotes that we would hear the most from our teachers. It is in the vision of the Department of Education (DepEd) to develop continue reading : Blazing Passion: The Fire Inside Jerson Cabunilas Jr.
DepEd to highlight importance of Gabaldon Schools in nationwide contest
July 7, 2021 – To highlight the cultural and historical importance of Gabaldon Schoolhouses, the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Office of the Undersecretary for Administration (OUA), will host the Gabaldon Schoolhouse Contest 2021. “These Gabaldon school buildings are historical structures where generations of Filipinos first experienced the light of knowledge and wisdom. continue reading : DepEd to highlight importance of Gabaldon Schools in nationwide contest