May 29, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomes the approval of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on granting additional honoraria for select teachers for their extended service during the 2022 National and Local Elections last May 9. DepEd, through Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones and Election Task Force Chair and Undersecretary for Administration continue reading : On the grant of additional honoraria for poll workers who rendered extended hours during the Elections
May 24, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is grateful for the continued support of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the basic education, especially on the approval of the proposed substantial increase in the Government Assistance and Subsidies programs – Senior High School Voucher and Educational Service Contracting (ESC) under continue reading : On the Increased Funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Educational Service Contracting (ESC) and Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP)
May 21, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is investigating a suspected food-borne illnesses involving elementary students in Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental, due to alleged contaminated milk distributed in schools in the area under the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP). SBFP, as one of the Department’s priority initiatives, aims to address hunger and encourage continue reading : Official Statement
May 14, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd), through Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, is wholeheartedly grateful to our teachers and personnel who served in the recently-concluded 2022 National and Local Elections. The nation has once again witnessed the bravery and dedication of our legion of educators who greatly contributed to this year’s safe continue reading : Official Statement
May 11, 2022 – I welcome the announcement by Presidential frontrunner Bongbong Marcos that incoming Vice President Sara Duterte will concurrently serve as Department of Education Secretary. I and the DepEd family are ready to work with her team for the orderly transition of DepEd leadership. We will turn over the Basic Education Plan 2030, continue reading : Official Statement
Washington D.C. / Manila, 9 May 2022 – The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) welcomed the Republic of the Philippines today as its latest member. This brings the total number of GPE partner countries to 77. “GPE is delighted to include the Republic of the Philippines as a partner,” said Charles North, acting CEO of continue reading : Republic of the Philippines joins the Global Partnership for Education
May 10, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomes the recent passage of Republic Act 11713, or the Excellence in Teacher Education Act. We thank our President, legislators from the Senate and the House of Representatives, and advocates for their collective work and support to this major breakthrough for teacher quality, which is continue reading : On the passage of Republic Act 11713, or the Excellence in Teacher Education Act
May 9, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) strongly condemns the shooting of a teacher from Himamaylan National High School in Negros Occidental, who was set to serve in the 2022 National and Local Elections. Though it is unclear yet if such brutality was election-related, we denounce any acts of violence and injustice continue reading : On the shooting of a teacher in Himamaylan, Negros Occidental
May 8, 2022 – In an interview in the KBP-COMELEC PiliPinas Forum 2022 aired last May 6, the Honorable Senator Manny Pacquiao alluded to an unnamed DepEd official involved in corruption receiving cuts and/or commissions amounting to 40% of the project cost. When asked to identify, he demurred. As a public servant, the good senator continue reading : On the Comments of Senator Manny Pacquiao on Corruption in the Department
May 2, 2022 – As the election day draws near, the Department of Education (DepEd) issues a stern warning to all officials, teachers, and non-teaching personnel who will engage in electioneering and conduct partisan political activities in relation to the 2022 National and Local Elections. Since last year, DepEd has been consistently reminding everyone about continue reading : DepEd warns teachers and non-teaching personnel engaging in electioneering, partisan political activities