Parents have a heavy and lasting impact on kid's learning. Research indicates that when parents are involved in their children's learning, children achieve better results, are more engaged with school work, and stay in school longer. This also translates into long-term economic and social advantages.

As reported by different local news outlets, a fire broke out around 9:00 pm in Barangay Daniel Fajardo in Las Piñas City on November 9, 2020. The fire reached the second alarm and burned down more than Php 200,000 worth of damage in properties. It was speculated that an unattended lit candle was the cause of the fire. 27 houses were razed and the affected families are currently staying at the Daniel Fajardo Elementary school, as of this writing. A 2-year-old child was the only casualty.

As the Philippine government grapples with the educational situation brought about by the pandemic, parents are trying to adapt to the circumstances. Pushing through with the opening of schools (online and/or modular classes) exposes the inequality among societal classes. Yet, if schools don’t reopen, inequality will get even worse. So, what gives?

A few weeks ago, SPECS Foundation decided to take a breather for a short while. This decision came about because of the current global situation. To ensure that all employees stay healthy and protected, some safety measures were taken. The company gave out reminders on how they should protect themselves and their families against COVID-19 even if they were working from home.