Homework works
"Our country faces problems that need greater legislative attention." Bills filed in both the Senate and the House of ...
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The no-homework policy
There is need to be circumspect and judicious, with the no-homework policy bills proposed by lawmakers in both the House ...
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‘No to homework for students‘
The head of the Education department said Tuesday she supports the proposed law prohibiting homework for students. Education Secretary Leonor ...
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Escudero faces disqualification
Former Senator Francis Escudero who is running for governor of Sorsogon and three other local candidates are facing disqualification after ...
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The Women Deputy Speakers
By Angelica Mirano The current 17th Congress is truly a unique congregation of diversity and talent. (From left) Hon. Mercedez ...
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Cha-Cha draws overwhelming House response
Voting 224-22-3, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a resolution that amends the 1987 ...
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Manila Standard website (manilastandard.net), launched in August 2002, extends the newspaper’s reach beyond its traditional readers and makes its brand of Philippine news and opinion available to a much wider and geographically diverse readership here and overseas.