On behalf of the Department of Education, I extend my warmest greetings and congratulations to the officials, organizers, working committees, partners, stakeholders, and delegates of the 2019 Palarong Pambansa hosted by Davao City! The theme, “Shaping the Future through Sports,” is highly auspicious as we strive to produce holistically developed 21st century learners who will continue reading : 2019 Palarong Pambansa Message of Sec. Briones

My warmest greetings to all the Athlete-Contingents participating in the 2019 Palarong Pambansa. This national sporting event has truly become a platform for cultivating camaraderie, discipline and excellence, especially among the Filipino youth. Its competitive events have also strengthened their character and determination to succeed in their chosen sports as well as in their academic continue reading : 2019 Palarong Pambansa Message of Pres. Duterte

PASIG CITY, April 3, 2019 – In response to various queries on and challenges in the implementation of the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP) for School Year (SY) 2019-2020, the Department of Education (DepEd) assures the public of its commitment to continue with the program. It is the mandate of the Department to continue reading : Statement on the Senior High School Voucher Program for School Year (SY) 2019-2020

PASIG CITY, March 21, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) expresses its sincerest condolences to the bereaved family of Justine Generoso, a Grade 11 learner of Basay National High School, who passed away on March 20 at the Silliman University Medical Center Intensive Care Unit (SUMC-ICU) in Dumaguete City. Generoso was one of the continue reading : Statement on the passing of one of the victims of the vehicular accident in Negros Oriental

PASIG CITY, March 12, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) strongly condemns the barbaric murder of a Grade 9 learner found on a vacant lot in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on March 11, and urges the proper authorities to hasten the arrest of the perpetrators. The victim, identified to be a 16-year-old student of Maribago continue reading : Statement on the brutal slay of Grade 9 student in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu

PASIG CITY, March 8, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) expresses its disappointment with the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) over its statement alleging that local DepEd officials have been declaring the ineligibility of ACT union members to be part of the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) in the upcoming midterm polls. Reading closely continue reading : DepEd Statement on ACT’s allegations

Mainit na pagbati ang inihahatid ko sa mga tunay na bida ng okasyong ito— ang mga graduates at completers ng Taong Pampaaralan 2018-2019! Tunay ngang ang araw na ito ay nakagagalak na pagdiriwang, hindi lamang dahil sa pagtatapos ng isa na namang taon ng kaalaman at pagkatuto, ng pagsisikap at pagtitiyaga ng ating mga mag-aaral. continue reading : Mensahe ng Kalihim para sa Graduation/Moving-Up Ceremonies para sa Taong Pampaaralan 2018-2019

My warmest greetings and congratulations to the foremost champions of this momentous occasion—the completers and graduates of School Year 2018-2019! Graduation and moving-up ceremonies are indeed a joyous celebration, and not only because it culminates another year of learning and discovery, perseverance, and passionate work among our learners. It also caps off another year of continue reading : Secretary’s Message on the Graduation/Moving-up Ceremonies for School Year 2018-2019

PASIG CITY, March 5, 2019 – Inviting candidates to graduations is not prohibited per se, but it is highly discouraged this election season because it may be misinterpreted as endorsement of candidate by our principals and teachers. However, if invitation and/or attendance of a candidate is supported by valid and compelling reason, our officials are continue reading : Statement on the issue of inviting candidates to graduation

PASIG CITY, March 2, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) wishes to clarify that its original issuance of DepEd Order No. 2, series 2019 (School Year 2018-2019 K to 12 Basic Education Program End of School Year Rites) dated February 18, stating that Grade 6 completers of the current school year shall have a continue reading : Statement clarifying DepEd Order No. 2, series 2019