April 3, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) congratulates the awardees of the recent The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM). The Department is pleased with the outcome of TOYM, with the awardees being truly outstanding young individuals among the hundreds of nominees. As personally assessed by Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, who served as continue reading : On The Outstanding Young Men awardees
March 31, 2022 – The Office of the Undersecretary for Administration (OUA) of the Department of Education (DepEd) condemns the use of Dakila Ka, Bayani Ka in a political video without prior permission from the song’s composer and performers. Said video is posted at https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=654132682307732&extid=CL-UNK-UNK-UNK-AN_GK0T-GK1C&ref=sharing Dakila Ka, Bayani Ka [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4MiRXrVzh0], composed by Mr. Arnie Mendaros continue reading : Official Statement
March 17, 2022- The Department of Education (DepEd) is one with the Department of Health (DOH) and medical organizations in appealing to President Rodrigo Duterte to veto the Vaporized Nicotine Products Regulation Act approved by the Senate on third and final reading last December 2021. As a government institution championing young Filipinos’ well-being, we continue reading : On DepEd’s call to veto the ‘anti-health’ vape bill
March 11, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) announces the Philippines’ participation in the 2022 cycle of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This decision of DepEd is aligned with Sulong Edukalidad, which is its ongoing program to improve education quality in the country. continue reading : On Philippines’ participation in PISA 2022
February 25, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) would like to clarify to the public its relationship with the Parent Teachers Association (PTA) as a school-based organization in ensuring the delivery of education-related services to all of our stakeholders. As clearly stated in DepEd Order No. 54 series of 2009, “…As an organization continue reading : DepEd clarifies the relationship between the Department and the PTA
February 2, 2022 – Given the President’s approval of the recommendation for the progressive expansion of face-to-face classes, Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones has authorized all regional directors to commence the progressive expansion phase of face-to-face classes for both public and private schools. Pending the issuance of a Revised Joint Memorandum for the expansion phase, continue reading : On the expansion phase of limited face-to-face classes
January 24, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) was informed through an online article that a number of teachers are having issues with Landbank’s Online Banking feature. While the DepEd Central Office has not received any formal incident reports yet, it is currently validating these claims with its field offices. Landbank has already continue reading : Official Statement
January 20, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) would like to respond to perceptions that ‘a textbook’ for Philippine History scarcely mentions portions of Philippine history narrative”. The existing Araling Panlipunan (AP) Curriculum covers contents on Philippine History which serve as take-off points in all discussions relative to Asian Studies, World History, Economics continue reading : On claim that ‘a textbook scarcely mentions portions of Philippine history narrative’
January 20, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has consistently advocated for the provision of accurate information to our learners based on the Philippine historical context and those with legal bases. Teaching historical and legal facts is one of the cornerstones of our approach to mold the beliefs, character, and love for the country continue reading : On inaccurate depiction of the Philippine territory in imported learning materials
January 20, 2022 – The Department of Education reiterates that the government policy of requiring employees who work on-site, including teaching and non-teaching personnel involved in face-to-face classes and in-school activities, to be vaccinated is being implemented as a way of preventing the spread of COVID-19 in schools and DepEd offices to protect learners, clients, continue reading : On requiring vaccination for teachers handling face-to-face classes