2 July 2024 – We welcome Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara to the Department of Education (DepEd).The DepEd community looks forward to working with the new leadership as we continue our relentless pursuit towards improving the quality of Basic Education in the country.Thank you.
12 June 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) issues this statement in response to insinuations of delay in appointments for the Teacher Education Council (TEC) Secretariat. DepEd has always held the highest regard for teacher quality and has consistently made teacher education a top priority. As chairperson, Vice President and Secretary of the Department continue reading : On appointments for the Teacher Education Council Secretariat
22 May 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) mourns the passing of a Grade 5 learner in Alfonso, Cavite after an accident inside the school premises on Monday, May 20, 2024. We extend our sincerest condolences to the bereaved family and friends of the victim. The concerned Schools Division Office has reached out continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT
12 May 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of a Grade 10 learner of Maasin, Iloilo, who sadly passed away last May 10.The Child Protection Committee of the said school is set to conduct psychosocial interventions for affected peers and teachers close to the continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT
11 May 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) deplores the murder of a 10-year old learner in Tupi, South Cotabato as she was heading home from school. DepEd extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and classmates of the victim during this time of grief. We thank the Philippine National Police (PNP) continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT
27 April 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) strongly condemns the tragic and senseless killing of a 14-year-old student in Talisay City, Cebu, as she was reportedly answering her learning modules at home.DepEd extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and classmates of the victim during this time of grief.No learner continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT
23 April 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) issues this statement in relation to a Facebook post of XFM Radyo Patrol Iloilo, labeled as Breaking News with the narrative “2 Maestra patay sang na heatstroke samtang nagaklase” (2 teachers die due to heatstroke while conducting classes). This post is highly inaccurate and misleading. continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT
19 April 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) vehemently condemns the murder of a Grade 8 learner from Agoncillo, Batangas. DepEd sends its deepest condolences and prayers to the bereaved family and friends of the victim. There is no place for such a brutal act in our society, more so against children who continue reading : On the killing of a Grade 8 Learner in Batangas
13 April 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) strongly condemns the reported ambush of a public school teacher in Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur on Thursday, 11 April 2024. The Department extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and colleagues of the victim. DepEd denounces this senseless act of violence against our teacher and continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT
10 April 2024 – The gradual shift of the school calendar, as provided under Deped Order No. 3, was the result of extensive consultations held with field personnel, student leaders, parent organizations, and teacher organizations. The scheduled shift is a product of a consensus reached by various stakeholders. The original proposal was a 5-year continue reading : On speeding up the calendar shift