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
4 April 2024 – In light of the high heat index experienced in different parts of the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) reiterates the provisions of Department Order 037 issued in 2022, which provides guidelines on the cancellation or suspension of classes and work in schools in the event of natural disasters, power outages/power continue reading : On class suspensions and shifting to ADM due to high heat index, other calamities
1 March 2024 — The Department of Education (DepEd) has received several complaints in relation to school personnel selling and requiring learners to buy booklets or workbooks for Catch-Up Fridays, as well as other school activities. The Department reiterates that such acts are strictly prohibited. Catch-Up Fridays and other school activities must not involve continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT
16 January 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) issues this statement in relation to the Grade 11 learners currently enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (SUC) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUC). Prior to the start of the current school year, DepEd Order No. 20 s. 2023 was issued stating that there should continue reading : On the Grade 11 learners enrolled in SUCs and LUCs
9 January 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) strongly condemns the shooting incident in Isulan Central School, Sultan Kudarat on Monday, January 8, that targeted an Education Program Supervisor of the province. While we find comfort in knowing that our personnel and his wife are safe, DepEd deplores such acts of violence against our continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT
4 January 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) expresses its deepest gratitude to the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) for providing insurance coverage for our public school buildings. Through the GSIS-BTr collaboration under the National Indemnity Insurance Program (NIIP), DepEd has secured critical assistance in the continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT
15 December 2023 – The current Administration of the Department of Education (DepEd) is aggressively looking into various ways to address the subject of unremitted premiums and contributions — a recurring issue spanning years caused by system incompatibility and timing differences, among others. Beginning February 2023, DepEd has been conducting regular meetings with the continue reading : On unremitted premiums and contributions
15 December 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has started hauling various learning resources from Transpac Logistics warehouses for distribution to public schools nationwide. For context, the services of Transpac Logistics were procured by DepEd back in 2021. Under its contract, Transpac shall provide DepEd with logistics, warehousing, and tagging services from October 8, continue reading : ON THE TRANSPAC ISSUE
23 November 2023 — I strongly condemn the tragic and senseless killing of one of our teachers and her husband in Banisilan, Cotabato earlier today. This act of violence is an attack not only on individuals but on the values of education, respect, and community. I extend my sincerest condolences to their family and continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT