The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Master of Public Management Program and the Association of Schools of Public Administration in the Philippines (ASPAP) have teamed up for a webinar series this June 2020.
ANTENA, an EU-led project that focuses on the internationalization of higher education in the Philippines, will conduct an online training on information and communication technologies and an online strategic planning workshop on June 15 to 19 as part of its capacity-building thrust.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it will fast-track the deployment of its Free Wi-Fi for All Program to address the connectivity needs of public educational institutions under the “new normal”.
Senate Bill No. 1565 filed by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian seeks the installation of electronic and online systems for seamless exchange of data and information between DepEd offices, learners, and parents.
During a congressional hearing, a DepEd official said the government already has a plan to utilize the facilities of IBC-13 for a middle- to long-term Television Learning Program.
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the DOST has opened its scholarship program for students wanting to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Sen. Lito Lapid has filed a resolution seeking to conduct an inquiry to determine the feasibility of mandating telcos to provide free Internet access to online learning websites during times of disaster and emergency when physical classes cannot be conducted.
Under the proposed measure, the newly created office will institutionalize online and distance learning in all colleges and universities by developing the necessary policy guidelines and quality standards for its extensive implementation.
