April 13, 2020 – With God’s grace and your fervent prayers, I am happy to announce that my latest swab test yielded negative from COVID-19 according to the advisory of the Department of Health (DOH) today, Monday. I would like to thank everyone, especially my immediate relatives, colleagues, churchmates, and my DepEd family, who prayed continue reading : Official Statement
On PISA 2021 Participation
April 11, 2020 – Although keen to participate in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) in 2021, the Department of Education (DepEd) has decided to submit an official position for a one-year postponement of the next round of the PISA due to the COVID-19 situation. The COVID-19 pandemic created uncertainties and constraints on the continue reading : On PISA 2021 Participation
Official Statement
As a government official and Cabinet member, and as a Filipino, it is my duty to announce that yesterday late afternoon, April 8, 2020, I was informed by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine that I am positive for SARS-COV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19. This has been my second test. The first was on continue reading : Official Statement
Secretary’s Message on the Graduation/Moving-up Ceremonies for School Year 2019-2020
My warmest greetings and congratulations to the graduates and completers of the School Year 2019-2020. Graduation and moving up ceremonies are significant occasions for the graduates and completing learners as these mark the milestones of your educational achievement. May these occasions inspire you to study harder for the fulfillment of your dreams and aspirations. Life continue reading : Secretary’s Message on the Graduation/Moving-up Ceremonies for School Year 2019-2020
On a DepEd schools division official who tested positive to COVID-19
PASIG CITY, March 26, 2020 – We have been informed that a Department of Education schools division official in Mandaluyong City has tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 25. The patient is confined at a hospital and is recovering. Our field units have provided assistance for his hospitalization. Within the DepEd community, we have continue reading : On a DepEd schools division official who tested positive to COVID-19
Statement on suspension of classes in NCR
PASIG CITY, March 9, 2020 – This evening, after the briefing on the public health risk assessment by DOH and the subsequent deliberation by IATF members, with inputs from Secretary Briones of the Department of Education, the IATF recommended to the President, and the President approved, the suspension of classes at all levels, both public continue reading : Statement on suspension of classes in NCR
Statement on the suspension of DepEd events
PASIG CITY, March 8, 2020 – In light of recent developments in COVID-19, DepEd is suspending all scheduled national and regional events involving students from different localities, such as the Palaro Regional Meets, until further notice. However, as announced yesterday, we are proceeding with the NFOT and NSPC, since participants are already at the venue. continue reading : Statement on the suspension of DepEd events
Statement on the status of DepEd activities
PASIG CITY, March 7, 2020 – The Department of Education will await the definitive advisory by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, which we understand is set to meet on Monday. In the meantime, Secretary Briones is seeking guidance from DOH on the conduct of two major events, NSPC & continue reading : Statement on the status of DepEd activities
Statement on release of official uniform sets for SYs 2020-2022
PASIG CITY, March 7, 2020 – It came to our attention that there were pictures and videos circulating in social media announcing “the new sets of DepEd national uniform designs for Sys 2020-2022.” The Department of Education would like to clarify that these “leaked” designs are NOT official. The DepEd Uniform Committee (DUC) will still continue reading : Statement on release of official uniform sets for SYs 2020-2022
Inquirer report: shoddy, malicious – Briones
PASIG CITY, February 19, 2020 – Hiding behind the cloak of journalistic freedom and claims of balanced news and fearless views, Inquirer practices not just shoddy but also malicious reporting. Its screaming headline ‘70,000 Bicol pupils can’t read – DepEd’ has stirred a frenzy of alarm, and generated the usual chorus from their coterie of continue reading : Inquirer report: shoddy, malicious – Briones