Student in ‘bikini’ controversy won’t get certificate from school

One of the high school students may have agreed to reconcile with her alma mater, St. Theresa’s College (STC), but her embroilment in the “bikini” controversy will continue to haunt her.

Catholic priest, theologian to teach Swiss sex classes

A Jesuit priest and Catholic theologian are offering a unique sex-education course to couples in Switzerland – and so far, they have the Church’s approval.

Education chief expects K-12 ‘birth pains’

THE Kindergarten to 12 (K-12) program of the Department of Education was launched in Malacañang on Tuesday, but Education Secretary Armin Luistro admitted the new system is far from perfect and should get better with time.

222 private schools raise college tuition

At least 222 of 2,181 private colleges and universities nationwide will raise their tuition rates by an average of 10 percent or P41.52 per unit when the school opens in June, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said.

Taiwan Catholic foundation aids African project

The Taiwan Catholic Mission Foundation says it has lent its support behind a government scheme to help rural schoolchildren in four allied African countries.

New books teach kids about sex, family

The Church, in collaboration with Catholic schools, has launched a 12-volume book series for children and youth to teach them about sex and family in age-appropriate manner.

Catholic university in Peru rejects Vatican deadline

The Pontifical Catholic University of Peru says it refuses to comply with a Vatican deadline to reform its statutes until an unrelated legal dispute with the Archdiocese of Lima has been resolved.

Facebook helps send Zamboanga kids to school

THANKS to Facebook – and concerned netizens – 34 poor Christian and Muslim kids in Zamboanga City are going to school as scholars this year and thousands more will get to read books, use free computers and study in a private library in a far-flung place hardly reached by the Internet.

School defends move vs ‘bikini’ students

A SCHOOL, rocked by controversy for refusing five students to graduate over allegedly “obscene” Facebook photos, has defended its defiance of a court order compelling it to reverse its decision.

New grads urged to volunteer for Church

ADMINISTRATORS of Catholic schools, colleges and universities are encouraging their graduates to render volunteer work for their parishes while awaiting employment.

Education for autistic kids gets boost

THE government will train new teachers to address the educational needs of autistic children, the education chief announced Tuesday.

Catholic schools defend tuition hike

CATHOLIC schools Sunday defended their decision to increase tuition in the coming school year, saying it is necessary to maintain quality education.

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