The writ of the government, though, extended only to schools under its control; private schools in the capital, and elsewhere, blithely continued to burden their students with more assignments and homework
MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): A politician in the Philippines wants students to rest and recharge on weekends instead of doing homework, when they already spend some 10 hours in schools on weekdays.
A LAWMAKER has filed a bill seeking to prohibit public school teachers from assigning homework to elementary and high school students during weekends, sayi.
Rep. Sam Verzosa
Frontrow CEO and Tutok To Win party list Representative Sam Verzosa has belied rumors of a split with his girlfriend, actress Rhian Ramos. He said they are still together, being the "best version" of themselves in their relationship.
Verzosa spoke to the media after the launch