November 14, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) expresses its gratitude to the Senate of the Philippines for approving the budget of the Department and its attached agencies for the Fiscal Year 2023. Amidst the various challenges confronting basic education, amplified even further by the Covid-19 pandemic, learning recovery truly requires a whole-of-nation-approach. continue reading : On the Senate approval of DepEd budget for FY 2023
October 28, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) aims to not only bring learners back to school, but also institute measures to maximize learning recovery. We would like to express our utmost appreciation and gratitude to our Local Government Units (LGUs), partner agencies from the National Government , Non- Government Organizations (NGO), and our continue reading : On the unnecessary cancellation of classes and the use of schools as billeting areas
October 25, 2022 – Katulad ng milyon-milyon nating mga kapwa Pilipino, alam ko po ang kahalagahan ng Martial Law at EDSA Revolution sa ating kasaysayan bilang isang bansa. Bilang bata, hindi ko mabilang ang mga yellow pages sa directory ng telepono na ginupit ko para gawing confetti ng mga Yellow Friday Movement demonstrations sa pangunguna continue reading : STATEMENT BY EDUCATION SECRETARY SARA Z. DUTERTE ON MARTIAL LAW REBRANDING
October 17, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) maintains its confidence in the benefits of holding in-person classes to promote academic development and the overall mental health and well-being of our learners. Several published studies point to the undisputable fact that in-person classes remain the best option for basic education. On 17 October continue reading : On the issuance of an Amendatory DepEd Order to DO 34, s. 2022
September 19, 2022 – Confidential expenses are allowed for all civilian offices, including the Department of Education. This has solid legal basis as provided under DBM Joint Circular 2015-01. The threats to the learning environment, safety, and security of DepEd personnel are interlocking with the mandate of support to the national security of civilian continue reading : On the issue of Confidential Funds for DepEd
September 19, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has proposed a budget of Php532 Million for SPED for FY 2023. Unfortunately, despite our earnest efforts to advocate for our learners with special needs, it was not considered in the National Expenditure Program (NEP). This is true for two other programs that were excluded continue reading : On the issue of zero-budget for SPED
The Department of Education, under the leadership of the Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte, has a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of abuses perpetrated in our schools, especially against our learners. DepEd is taking all reports about sexual abuse and violence against our learners in schools seriously as we are determined continue reading : Official Statement
September 1, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) lauds the Schools Division of Aurora and the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ 91st Infantry Battalion (91IB) in forging a pact to launch an information awareness campaign against the recruitment and infiltration of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) among learners in the continue reading : On the partnership of SDO Aurora and 91st Infantry Battalion to launch youth info drive vs. CPP-NPA recruitment, infiltration
August 14, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) grieves the passing of Philippine sports icon and Palarong Pambansa hero Lydia De Vega. We extend our deepest condolences to De Vega’s bereaved family. Considered Asia’s fastest woman in the 1980s, De Vega was able to dominate the Asian Athletics Championships, Asian Games, and Southeast continue reading : Official Statement
August 12, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) strongly condemns the sexual abuse committed against four elementary school teachers from Ocampo, Camarines Sur, who were preparing for the upcoming School Year 2022-2023, which is set to open on August 22. We denounce any acts of violence and injustice towards our teachers, who have continue reading : On the molestation of teachers in Camarines Sur