1.7 million students spend first day of classes in Visayan public schools

Balitang Visayas. Summary of latest news from the region by Nick Melgar Image: Department of Education office l in Cebu (Melgar)

An estimated 1.7 million students in Central Visayas attend first day of public school this school year; Department of Education stresses "no collection policy" in all public schools; 70 elementary and high schools will hike tuition fees for this school year; Cebu to launch nine-day bike caravan; Ecowaste calls for strict implementation of  Ecological Solid Waste Management Act; and Cebu Pink Paddlers win Dragon race in Singapore