OFFICIAL STATEMENT

​ November 4, 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomes the recent statement of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) that it will no longer pursue filing criminal charges against teachers for backing out of their Electoral Board duties during the 2023 Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE). DepEd would like to thank the Commission for continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Advisory on the Labas-Casa Scheme

​ The Department of Education (DepEd) strongly warns the public against a deceptive Labas-Casa/Assume Balance/Loan Accommodation scheme that targets public school teachers. In cooperation with law enforcement authorities, DepEd found out that there are 29 cases currently filed against the perpetrators of this fraudulent scheme that originated in Pampanga, according to a recent investigation. The continue reading : Advisory on the Labas-Casa Scheme

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

​ 19 September 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) vehemently condemns the shooting of a public school principal in Sto. Tomas North, Jaen, Nueva Ecija. The Department is coordinating with the concerned field offices and the police to apprehend the perpetrators of this brutal crime. We denounce any acts of injustice towards our personnel, continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT

DepEd Statement on the Statement of Sen. Hontiveros

​ ​ September 07, 2023 – The Department has already comprehensively explained the need for confidential funds in the protection of learners, teaching and non-teaching personnel. We leave it to the wisdom of the members of Congress to decide on the matter. Thank you.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

​ August 25, 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has received an Order from the Office of the Ombudsman, in relation to the alleged overpriced laptops, preventively suspending one of our current officials, Undersecretary Annalyn M. Sevilla, for the duration of the proceedings but not to exceed six (6) months. DepEd adheres to due continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT

ON THE MAKATI-TAGUIG ISSUE

​ August 17, 2023 – The Department recognizes the increasing tension in the fourteen (14) schools affected by the Supreme Court’s Decision in the case entitled, Municipality of Makati vs. Municipality of Taguig (G.R. No. 235316). Pursuant to its mandate to provide a safe and enabling learning environment, and in the pursuit of protecting the continue reading : ON THE MAKATI-TAGUIG ISSUE

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

​ July 25, 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) shares the noble mission of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to provide our Filipino learners with an education that secures their future. President Marcos Jr.’s statements on basic education, made in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA), demonstrate his dedication to improve the continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT

On the Inclusion of Same-Sex Unions in the K-10 Curriculum Guide

​ May 3, 2023 — The topic on same-sex unions has been in the curriculum since 2013. It seeks to provide learners with a broader understanding of gender-based issues, encourage respect within the community, and promote inclusivity. Nonetheless, the Department will consolidate and consider all the comments received, as we move to finalize the K-10 continue reading : On the Inclusion of Same-Sex Unions in the K-10 Curriculum Guide

On the release of the 2021 Performance-Based Bonus

April 18, 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is in coordination with the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Harmonization of National Government Performance Monitoring, Information and Reporting Systems (AO25 Secretariat) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on the Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) of its personnel. The Department has already completed the submission to continue reading : On the release of the 2021 Performance-Based Bonus