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Pinoy teams win awards at Shell Eco-marathon

MANILA, Philippines - Teams from the University of the Philippines (UP) and the Mapua Institute of Technology won awards at the recently concluded Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2011 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Full article

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DepEd to schools: Keep graduation rites simple

As of 02/08/2012 11:48 AM
MANILA, Philippines -- Education Secretary Armin Luistro urged school heads to keep graduation rites cheap and simple this year, reminding them that fees related to the ceremony are not allowed.  Full article

Int'l Math Olympiad bronze medalist tops PH contest

As of 02/02/2012 4:16 PM
MANILA, Philippines - A high school student of Chiang Kai Shek College topped the 14th Philippine Mathematical Olympiad (PMO) and has another shot at joining the 53rd International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) this year.  Full article

15-year-old girl is new national Sudoku champ

As of 01/30/2012 12:19 PM
MANILA, Philippines -- A 15-year-old girl is the country's newest Sudoku champion after winning in the 6th Philippine Sudoku Super Challenge (PSSC) National Finals held Saturday at the SM City North EDSA mall in Quezon City.  Full article

200 students join robotics tilt

As of 01/21/2012 1:31 AM
Higanteng video game, mailalaro sa United Kingdom. At mga kabataang Pinoy, nagpasiklaban sa mga inimbentong robots. Ang patok na balita hatid ni Rod Macenas. Bandila, Enero 20, 2012, Biyernes Full article

DepEd to introduce 'learner-centered' curriculum this year

As of 01/11/2012 9:27 PM
MANILA, Philippines - In an effort to bring more relevant education to young Filipinos, the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to introduce this year an "enjoyable," "less burdensome" and "learner-centered" curriculum for Grade 1 and first year high school students. Full article

Healthy eating may help ADHD kids: US study

As of 01/09/2012 10:40 AM
WASHINGTON - Simply eating healthier may improve the behavior of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder if therapy and medication fail, said a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics.  Full article