On School Calendar 2021-2022

​ August 7, 2021 – After the President’s decision on the start date for the incoming school year, the Department of Education (DepEd) has finalized the School Calendar for SY 2021-2022, which will still feature blended learning approach in the delivery of basic education. As previously announced, the opening date for SY 2021-2022 is on continue reading : On School Calendar 2021-2022

Mensahe ng Kalihim para sa Pagtatapos at Moving-Up Ceremonies sa Taong Panuruan 2020-2021

Nais kong ipabatid ang aking taos-pusong pagbati at pagpupugay sa mga magsisipagtapos, mga guro, mga opisyal ng paaralan, at mga kawani, sa kanilang Commencement Exercise para sa Taong Panuruan 2020-2021. Sa ngalan ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon (DepEd), ikinararangal ko ang maging bahagi ng mga nagawa at nakamit ng mga magsisipagtapos ngayong taon. Sa kabila ng continue reading : Mensahe ng Kalihim para sa Pagtatapos at Moving-Up Ceremonies sa Taong Panuruan 2020-2021

On the apology of World Bank

July 10, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) acknowledges the apology of the World Bank (WB) concerning the premature publication of a synthesis report titled ‘Improving student learning outcomes and well-being in the Philippines: What are international assessments telling us?’. More than admitting to their oversight, we hope the WB statement has clearly reiterated continue reading : On the apology of World Bank

Secretary’s Message on the Graduation and Moving-up Ceremonies for School Year 2020-2021

I would like to express my warmest greetings and congratulations to the graduating learners, faculty, school officials and staff for their Commencement Exercise for School Year 2020-2021. On behalf of the Department of Education (DepEd), I am honored to be part of the accomplishments and milestones of this year’s graduating batch. Despite being tested in continue reading : Secretary’s Message on the Graduation and Moving-up Ceremonies for School Year 2020-2021

World Bank uses old data in report on education in the Philippines; new initiatives and up-to-date data not included

Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones Department of Education July 5, 2021 Last Thursday, July 1, a number of newspapers carried stories about a World Bank Report on the poor performance of our children in three international assessments that we joined in 2018 and 2019 (PH kids’ poor aptitude in math, reading alarms Palace – Manila Bulletin continue reading : World Bank uses old data in report on education in the Philippines; new initiatives and up-to-date data not included

Advisory to Private Schools and Non-DepEd Public Schools on School Opening for SY 2021-2022

​ June 23, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) announces that pending the approval of the new general school opening and school calendar, private schools and non-DepEd public schools may already start their classes for SY 2021-2022, provided that there are no face-to-face classes, and that the school will be strictly implementing only distance continue reading : Advisory to Private Schools and Non-DepEd Public Schools on School Opening for SY 2021-2022

Official Statement

June 24, 2021 – The entire Department of Education (DepEd) mourns the passing of former President Benigno Aquino III. We offer our sincere condolences and prayers to the Aquino family in this time of sorrow. President Aquino will be remembered for advocating reforms in basic education, including the introduction of the K to 12 curriculum continue reading : Official Statement

On the President’s decision to postpone limited face-to-face classes in basic education

​ June 22, 2021 – In light of the emergence of contagious variants of COVID-19 in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) will follow the decision of the President to postpone the implementation of limited face-to-face classes in low-risk areas. Enhanced blended learning will continue to be implemented. Our utmost priority is the safety continue reading : On the President’s decision to postpone limited face-to-face classes in basic education