PASIG CITY, August 13, 2018 – Following its exit conference with the Commission on Audit (CoA) last June 19, 2018, the Department of Education (DepEd) has committed to conduct further investigation and is establishing legal solutions in regard to the 820,682 Grade 2 learning materials (LMs) found damaged by water in the warehouse of Lexicon continue reading : Statement on the Grade 2 learning materials found damaged in the publisher’s warehouse

July 10, 2018 PASIG CITY, July 10, 2018 – Sitting down with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB), and the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Department of Education (DepEd) stood its ground in limiting the random drug testing to secondary and tertiary level students, as mandated by the law. “Nag-agree continue reading : Statement on the meeting with PDEA, PNP, DDB on the proposed mandatory drug testing for Grade 4 learners

June 26, 2018 PASIG CITY, June 26, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has constituted a fact-finding committee to look into alleged overprizing of razors procured by DepEd Region 10, reported by Philippine Daily Inquirer and published online on June 25, 2018. Based on initial reports gathered by the DepEd central office from field continue reading : Statement on the procurement of razors for the Senior High School Program at DepEd Region X

June 21, 2018 PASIG CITY, June 21, 2018 – The Department of Education reiterates its commitment to promote a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment for all learners as it enforces zero tolerance on cases of child abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination, bullying, and other forms of abuse. Its Child Protection Policy, issued through DepEd Order continue reading : Statement on Sen. Sonny Angara’s call to address bullying in schools

June 21, 2018 PASIG CITY, June 21, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) observed that the proposal of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Administration (PDEA) to test all students age 10 and older may require the amendment of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, which authorizes drug testing for secondary and tertiary level students continue reading : Statement on the proposal of PDEA for mandatory drug testing of all students age 10 and older

June 8, 2018 As the nation braces itself for the rainy season, the Department of Education (DepEd) reminds all public and private schools across the country to prioritize the safety and well-being of learners at all costs. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has officially declared the start of the rainy season continue reading : Statement on the official start of the rainy season

June 4, 2018 Today, June 4, 2018, we welcome with utmost optimism our 27.7 million learners from all over the country. This day is a testament to how we have stood strong as a nation amidst the myriad challenges that beleaguered the education sector during the previous school year―super typhoons and volcanic eruptions, political and continue reading : The Secretary’s Message on the Opening of Classes for School Year 2018-2019

April 20, 2018 PASIG CITY, April 20, 2018 – Sexual predators and violators of children’s rights have no place in the Department of Education (DepEd), much less in schools, learning environments, and events where children are supposed to feel safe and nurtured. Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones issued this warning following reports on the arrest of continue reading : DepEd warns molesters to stay away from learners

April 15, 2018 In behalf of the whole Department of Education, warmest congratulations to the Province of Ilocos Sur for hosting the 2018 Palarong Pambansa! We should all know by now that the conduct of Palarong Pambansa is not only a showcase of the youth’s skills and talents in playing competitive sports, but also a place to hone continue reading : 2018 Palarong Pambansa Message of Usec. Umali

April 15, 2018 My warmest greetings to the officials, organizers, partners, and delegates of Palarong Pambansa 2018 hosted by the Province of Ilocos Sur! I share with utmost optimism the highly opportune theme of the Department of Education’s flagship sports program this year – “Championing the Spirit of Young Filipino Athletes.” Through the Department’s commitment to promote continue reading : 2018 Palarong Pambansa Message of Sec. Briones