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
14 November 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) extends its gratitude to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) for the timely release of the honoraria for our teachers and personnel who served in the recently-concluded Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) 2023. Based on the report submitted by Comelec, 100% of our personnel have received continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT
11 November 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is immensely saddened by the loss of two of our learners from Signal Village National High School (SVNHS). The DepEd fully commits to cooperate with the PNP Taguig regarding this matter, and is committed towards the swift and expeditious conduct of the ongoing investigation. We continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT