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" When we possess unwavering determination, we can achieve anything we set our minds to, despite the obstacles we may encounter along the way."      Joseph Anggot has recently proven that nothing can stop someone from reaching his dreams-not even his disability. The 22-year old college graduate posted an inspiring story of his strong will and determination. His post touched the netizens hearts and it became viral. He took up Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in Mathematics, at the Western Mindanao State University – External Studies in Zamboanga City, Philippines and graduated last April 2 this year. On his recent interview with NFH Fotografia, Anggot described himself ‘as a rock’. “Having disability is not easy. It’s unavoidable to get bullied by my peers. But I didn’t mind it, rather I’m continuously rising up. Just like a rock that people just step on, they don’t know its worth,” he further explained. Despite being hurt from the bullying, Anggot did not lose hope....

 " There's something special about being in the classroom, face-to-face with your teacher, that fosters a unique and enriching learning environment. I believe that being in school enhances the learning process and allows students to thrive while having fun.​​"      The Philippines suspended in-person classes in some cities across the country on Tuesday as rising temperatures prompted the government to revive remote learning alternatives. Over a dozen cities and municipalities in the Southeast Asian nation have shut schools and advised students to study remotely for the day, ABS-CBN News reported, when the temperature is forecast to increase to up to 35C (95F). The country’s public schools are typically packed and have poor ventilation. The local weather bureau sees the heat index - which combines air temperature and humidity - to climb to as much as 44C on Tuesday and 43C on Wednesday. The closure of some schools and the shift to remote classes due to the heat could...

"Reflecting on these experiences, I've come to realize that addressing the educational challenges our nation faces requires collective action."     The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Wednesday said it would work more closely with the Department of Education (DepEd) to improve the performance of Filipino learners in international large-scale assessments. It stated that the Philippines ranked poorly in the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) among 81 participating countries. According to the 2022 PISA results released on Tuesday, the Philippines ranked third from the bottom in science with an average score of 356, sixth from the bottom in mathematics with an average score of 355, and sixth from the bottom in reading with an average score of 347.      As a pre-service teacher who has come across this news, I can't help but ponder the potential consequences if Filipino learners continue to perform poorly in upcoming international lar...