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 policy that describes levels of continue reading : DepEd convenes stakeholders for a national policy on skills qualification
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 Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. continue reading : DepEd convenes with UNICEF for joint learning interventions
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 Department, which ensures: – an continue reading : DepEd Addresses Basic Education Challenges Through a 5-Point Agenda
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 Sonny Angara, field officials are continue reading : Safety and Learning Continuity: A Must, After Pepito Onslaught
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. Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Delivery continue reading : DepEd turns to global delivery unit to speed up equitable access to basic education
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 of the Future is an continue reading : DepEd eyes closer ties with global companies
PASIG CITY, 14 November 2024 — The Department of Education (DepEd) MIMAROPA Regional Office formally received 50 desktop computers donated by an education partner on Wednesday to ensure that learners can take online international assessments in the future. Witnessed by Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Assistant Secretary for Operations Malcolm Garma, DepEd MIMAROPA Director Nicolas continue reading : Test-Takers Receive New Computers to Support Learning
Republic Act (RA) No. 12028 or the “Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act,” was signed into law by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on October 16, 2024. It aims to create a national learning intervention program designed to help struggling learners catch up with the required standards for their grade levels. Section 18 continue reading : NOTICE OF DRAFTING OF THE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 12028
TACLOBAN CITY, 11 November 2024 — Education Secretary Sonny Angara, along with the agency’s Executive and Management Committee Members, monitored schools in Leyte to check the implementation of digitalization programs and assess gaps in school building facilities. As part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to address challenges from the ground, Secretary Angara convened with the continue reading : DepEd monitors school and digital infrastructure gaps in Leyte
