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Read more about the article Crowded Dreams: Davao students struggle in cramped classrooms
The Public Employment Service Office or PESO in Davao City admits that few companies offer employment for senior high school graduates due to lack of necessary skills and training. (Photo from Davao City National High School's Facebook page)

Crowded Dreams: Davao students struggle in cramped classrooms

DAVAO CITY,Philippines - The start of a new school year is usually filled with dreams from students of higher learning, until they enter the classroom. Shania Aroso, a senior high…

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Read more about the article Struggle to read is real for high school students
BOOK NOOK. A reading space with books curated by the NBDB was set up for book lovers to catch a break from scouring through the book kiosks. Books of award-winning titles and rare Filipino literature are also displayed in the exhibition for anyone to read. (Carmel Roserg Deligos/davaotoday.com)

Struggle to read is real for high school students

Davao City, Philippines — "I need to read things one at a time before I can fully grasp them," said Maria, an 11th grade student. Her school, fondly called City…

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Read more about the article Students and parents share hopes & jitters for June 16 school opening
Parents and students, check the class postings at Bolton Elementary School as the new academic year begins. (Vhan Mary Z. Bagalay, intern)

Students and parents share hopes & jitters for June 16 school opening

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—As June began two weeks ago, a palpable sense of anticipation filled the air. Parents and teachers are seen together, cleaning the school grounds despite the heat of…

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Read more about the article DOLE XI’s Kalayaan Job Fair welcomes SHS/HS grads, but critics not impressed

DOLE XI’s Kalayaan Job Fair welcomes SHS/HS grads, but critics not impressed

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region XI announced that the scheduled Kalayaan 2025 Job Fair this Independence Day will integrate K-12 senior high and high school graduates into the pool of applicants.

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