July 2, 2020 — The Department of Education (DepEd) has been made aware of a statement by an organization alleging that teachers in several provinces are being ordered to visit communities to convince parents to enroll their children for School Year 2020-2021. Upon checking with field units, this claim by this group has been found continue reading : Official Statement

June 26, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) would like to clarify the account of Secretary Leonor Briones published by GMA News Online last June 23, regarding the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS-VP). The SHS-VP is an annual program of the Department which provides financial assistance to qualified Grade 10 completers who want continue reading : Official Statement on the Senior High School Voucher Program

June 26, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomes the recent passage of Republic Act 11476, or the Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) and Values Education Act. We thank our President, legislators, and advocates for their support to DepEd in further empowering our youth to contribute to nation-building while protecting their physical, moral, continue reading : Official Statement on the Good Manners and Right Conduct and Values Education Act

June 25, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) would like to clarify statements attributed to Undersecretary Nepomuceno Malaluan published by The Philippine Star (Pang-masa) today, June 25, regarding the “P1,500 monthly budget for the internet allowance of teachers”. It is true that Usec. Malaluan said that the Department is closely reviewing the allocations of continue reading : Official Statement

June 19, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) extends its appreciation to the local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations (NGOs), private partners, legislators, our President, and all those who expressed their utmost support and commitment towards offering education opportunities to our learners amidst the crisis. We are highly indebted to our partners and leaders continue reading : Statement for Stakeholders (English)

Hunyo 19, 2020 – Ipinaaabot ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon ang pasasalamat namin sa mga lokal pamahalaan, non-government organizartions (NGOs), stakeholders, mambabatas, sa ating Pangulo at sa lahat na nagpakita ng kanilang pagsuporta tungo sa pagbibigay ng mga oportunidad pang-edukasyon para sa ating mga mag-aaral sa gitna ng krisis. Lubos ang aming pagtanaw ng pasasalamat sa continue reading : Statement for Stakeholders (Filipino)

Hunyo 18, 2020 – Kahapon, Hunyo 17, naiparating sa amin ang isang nakalulungkot na balita kaugnay sa pagpapakamatay ng isang mag-aaral mula sa Sto. Domingo, Albay. Ang Kagawaran ng Edukasyon ay nagpapaabot ng masidhing pakikiramay para sa mga naulila at naiwan. Ang Kagawaran ay nag-aalay ng panalangin para sa pumanaw. Hindi kaila sa Kagawaran na continue reading : Official Statement on Albay Incident (Filipino)

June 18, 2020 – We have received an incident report of a suicide of a learner from Sto. Domingo, Albay on June 17. We extend sincerest condolences to the bereaved family and we offer our prayers for his eternal repose. Suicide cases are sensitive and complex matters. It takes professional skill and competence in analyzing continue reading : Official Statement on Albay Incident (English)

The Association of DepEd Directors, Inc. (ADD, Inc) expresses its full and unequivocal support to the Department’s Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP), which lays down the groundwork for education to continue during this pandemic. As an organization that aims to provide opportunities for education leaders to strengthen their capabilities in aiding our children in continue reading : Statement of Support from the Association of DepEd Directors (ADD), Inc.

June 16, 2020 – We have received an incident report involving a breach of minimum health standards and social distancing protocols in DepEd Region V. According to the report filed, the incident happened at Brgy. Dogongan, Daet, Camarines Norte last June 11, 2020. We take this matter seriously and will have a firm and rectifying continue reading : Official Statement on Region V incident