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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 Teachers group flunks Sara as education secretary
Photo from Alliance of Concerned Teachers-Philippines' Facebook page

Teachers group flunks Sara as education secretary

Vice President Sara Duterte’s statement that her resignation as education secretary was made out of compassion for the teachers and the youth was confusing for the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT).  

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Read more about the article UP Mindanao to open College of Medicine in 2025
Photo from Rene A. Estremera, University of the Philippines Mindanao Public Relations Officer

UP Mindanao to open College of Medicine in 2025

The University of the Philippines Mindanao campus will be opening its College of Medicine program in 2025, in its effort to produce more doctors to address the shortage of health care professionals for the people.

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