PASIG CITY, March 1, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is deeply saddened by the news of a vehicular accident involving 10 students of Basay National High School and their coach morning of March 1 in Zambonaguita, Negros Oriental. The victims were aboard a public utility van on their way home to Bayawan following continue reading : Statement on the vehicular accident involving 10 learners in Negros Oriental

PASIG CITY, Pebrero 28, 2019 –Alinsunod sa adhikain na makamit ang zero tolerance sa anumang uri ng pang-aabuso, pananamantala, diskriminasyon, pang-aapi at iba pang anyo ng karahasan laban sa mga bata, tinatawagan ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon ang lahat ng mga magulang na higit bigyang pansin at pagpapahalaga ang mga gawain ng kanilang mga anak sa continue reading : Pahayag sa ‘Momo challenge’ at kahalintulad na mga banta sa kaligtasan ng kabataan

PASIG CITY, February 28, 2019 –Consistent with its vision of zero tolerance against all forms of abuse, exploitation, discrimination, bullying, and other forms of violence against children, the Department of Education (DepEd) enjoins all parents to be more mindful and attentive to the digital activities of children especially in the wake of the so-called “Momo continue reading : Statement on ‘Momo challenge’ and similar threats to the online safety of children

PASIG CITY, February 22, 2019 – In view of the rising number of measles cases in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) is studying the proposal of the Department of Health (DOH) to implement a “no vaccination, no enrollment” policy in public schools. As much as there is a growing need to reinvigorate the continue reading : Statement on the proposed “no vaccination, no enrollment” policy

PASIG CITY, February 16, 2019 – As the agency with the largest number of stakeholders that benefit from the government’s timely delivery of service and resources, the Department of Education (DepEd) welcomes the bicameral report of the Legislature on the proposed 2019 national budget and looks forward to its approval by the President. A significant continue reading : DepEd statement on the bicameral report of the Legislature on the proposed 2019 national budget

PASIG CITY, January 20, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) extends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of SM patriarch, and founder of SM Foundation, Henry Sy Sr., who passed away at the age of 94. A champion of education and social responsibility, Sy established the SM Foundation in 1983 to support continue reading : Statement on the passing of Henry Sy Sr., founder of SM Foundation and champion of education

PASIG CITY, January 7, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) received communication from a representative of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) raising concern over allegedly two endorsements by DepEd Schools Division Offices (SDO) of a supposed Memorandum from the Philippine National Police, directing the inventory of teachers who are members of ACT. The continue reading : Statement on the alleged inventory of Alliance of Concerned Teachers members by the Philippine National Police

Pamaskong mensahe mula sa Kalihim ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon Disyembre 25, 2018 Mainit na pagbati ang inihahatid ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon sa ating 26.7 milyong mag-aaral, 700,000 kaguruan, at 60,000 iba pang kawani, ngayong panahon ng Kapaskuhan. Kasabay ng pagsasara ng taon ay ang ating pagbabalik-tanaw hindi lamang sa ating mga nakamit na tagumpay, ngunit continue reading : Pamaskong Mensahe mula sa Kalihim ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon

PASIG CITY, December 24, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) acknowledges the authority of schools to impose disciplinary sanctions, when necessary and consistent with law and DepEd’s policies, in addressing cases of child abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination and bullying. The Department urges schools to conduct a thorough and complete review of their operations manuals, continue reading : Statement on preventing and addressing bullying incidents in schools

PASIG CITY, December 21, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) reminds all public and private Kindergarten, elementary, and secondary schools of the necessity and importance of adopting and enforcing anti-bullying policies in their respective institutions. DepEd Order No. 40, series 2012, or the “DepEd Child Protection Policy,” institutionalized zero tolerance against any form of continue reading : Statement on prevention of bullying in public and private schools