Councilor Jing Y. Daba IV, chair of the committee on education, recently attended the regional evaluation conducted last week for the proposed establishment of Carmen Science High School. Held at the Senior High School Building of Carmen National High School, the activity brought together key stakeholders from the Department of Education, local government units, school administrators, and community representatives. The forum served as a critical platform to assess the viabili

The City Council committee on education, chaired by Councilor Jing Y. Daba IV, will deliberate on the proposed ordinance, allowing the wearing of religious and cultural garments in academic institutions. The proposed measure is anchored on Article III, Section 5 of the 1987 Constitution, as well as Department of Education Order No. 32, s. 2013, and other pertinent laws. Authored by Congressman Maximo T. Rodriguez III, the proposed ordinance covers all public and private schoo

Councilor Jing Y. Daba IV delivered his welcome message on behalf of City Mayor Rolando A. Uy during the kickoff orientation program for the hybrid-synchronized training of the Northern Mindanao Regional Athletic Association (NMRAA) delegation, held on April 19, 2026. The activity gathered Region X’s newly appointed Dr. Ruth Fuentes, CESO IV, regional director of the Department of Education Region X, and Henry Oaminal. Also present were Schools Division Superintendents, membe

A proposed measure requiring all Grade 12 students in city public senior high schools to undergo a three-day financial literacy course will be taken up by the City Council committee on education, chaired by Councilor Jing Y. Daba IV. Sponsored by Congressman Maximo T. Rodriguez III, the legislation aims to equip graduating students with essential knowledge and skills in personal finance to prepare them for adult life, promoting a generation of financially responsible, informe

The City Council committee on education, chaired by Councilor Jing Y. Daba, is set to deliberate on the proposed Barangay Council for Education (BCE) Ordinance. The measure is anchored on Resolution No. 2025-002, adopted by the Rotary Youth City Council Batch 2025 on November 28, 2025, and Resolution No. 15656-2026, approved on February 2, 2026. The proposed ordinance seeks to institutionalize youth and student representation in local education governance and decision-making.

The City Council committee on education, chaired by Councilor Jing Y. Daba IV, will take up a proposal to adopt a local Study Now, Pay Later (SNPL) Program for qualified Kagay-anon students. The initiative was endorsed by Congressman Rufus B. Rodriguez, 2nd District representative, urging the city government to explore partnerships with institutions offering Australian-accredited qualifications, including Alana Kaye College (AKC) in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. The