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DepEd convenes stakeholders for a national policy on skills qualification

PASIG CITY, 21 November 2024—The Department of Education (DepEd) and its partner agencies convened stakeholders from the education, training, and labor sectors on Wednesday to discuss future interventions for implementing the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF). Aligned with Republic Act No. 10968, or the PQF Act, the PQF is a national...

DepEd convenes with UNICEF for joint learning interventions

PASIG CITY, 20 November 2024—Education Secretary Sonny Angara met with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on November 13 to request their assistance in supporting the transition of Sulu from BARMM back to DepEd supervision after the Supreme Court declared that the province is no longer part of the Bangsamoro...

DepEd Addresses Basic Education Challenges Through a 5-Point Agenda

PASIG CITY, 19 November 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) laid out its 5-Point Agenda to address protracted and emerging issues in basic education before the National Managament Committee. As instructed by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the creation of the strategic plan of the...

Safety and Learning Continuity: A Must, After Pepito Onslaught

        PASIG CITY, 18 November 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued guidelines to address the aftermath of Typhoon Pepito, focusing on the safety and well-being of teachers and learners while ensuring learning continuity. Through Department Memorandum No. 64, series of 2024, signed by Secretary...

DepEd turns to global delivery unit to speed up equitable access to basic education

PASIG CITY, 15 November 2024 — To reinforce the delivery of quality basic education in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) inked a memorandum of agreement with Delivery Associates Australia Pty Ltd, and Ayala Foundation, Inc. on Thursday to support the implementation of the various agency programs and projects...

DepEd eyes closer ties with global companies

MAKATI CITY, 14 November 2024 – Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of industry linkages and bilateral relations in the “Day of the Future,” an event organized by the Switzerland Embassy on Wednesday. “It’s a very intriguing and promising event,” Sec. Angara said in his opening remarks. The Day...