July 2, 2020 — The Department of Education (DepEd) is working with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to assist the education sector in areas related to broadcast, connectivity and digital security for the continued delivery of education amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The collaboration of the two departments is in preparation for the continue reading : DepEd, DICT to collaborate in delivering education in new normal
Official Statement
July 2, 2020 — The Department of Education (DepEd) has been made aware of a statement by an organization alleging that teachers in several provinces are being ordered to visit communities to convince parents to enroll their children for School Year 2020-2021. Upon checking with field units, this claim by this group has been found continue reading : Official Statement
DepEd Commons gears up to accommodate more users by August
July 2, 2020 — The Department of Education (DepEd) is deep in its preparation to strengthen the capacity of the DepEd Commons to assist more learners and teachers in distance learning in time for the opening of classes in August. During the Handa’ng Isip, Handa Bukas Online Press Conference on Wednesday, DepEd Undersecretary for Administration continue reading : DepEd Commons gears up to accommodate more users by August
DepEd prepares Self-Learning Modules for education’s new normal
July 1, 2020 — Steadfast in its preparation for School Year 2020-2021, the Department of Education (DepEd) will provide Self-Learning Modules (SLMs) with the alternative learning delivery modalities to be offered for various types of learners across the Philippines. The integration of SLMs with the alternative learning delivery modalities (modular, television-based, radio-based instruction, blended, and continue reading : DepEd prepares Self-Learning Modules for education’s new normal
Official Statement on the Senior High School Voucher Program
June 26, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) would like to clarify the account of Secretary Leonor Briones published by GMA News Online last June 23, regarding the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS-VP). The SHS-VP is an annual program of the Department which provides financial assistance to qualified Grade 10 completers who want continue reading : Official Statement on the Senior High School Voucher Program
Official Statement on the Good Manners and Right Conduct and Values Education Act
June 26, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomes the recent passage of Republic Act 11476, or the Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) and Values Education Act. We thank our President, legislators, and advocates for their support to DepEd in further empowering our youth to contribute to nation-building while protecting their physical, moral, continue reading : Official Statement on the Good Manners and Right Conduct and Values Education Act
Official Statement
June 25, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) would like to clarify statements attributed to Undersecretary Nepomuceno Malaluan published by The Philippine Star (Pang-masa) today, June 25, regarding the “P1,500 monthly budget for the internet allowance of teachers”. It is true that Usec. Malaluan said that the Department is closely reviewing the allocations of continue reading : Official Statement
Briones, education ministers unite to ensure learning continuity amid COVID-19
PASIG CITY, June 19, 2020 – True to their mission of ensuring that learning must continue, Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, together with other Southeast Asian education ministers, presented their different education strategies in response to the COVID-19 global crisis during the first South East Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Ministerial Policy e-Forum held last continue reading : Briones, education ministers unite to ensure learning continuity amid COVID-19
Statement for Stakeholders (English)
June 19, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) extends its appreciation to the local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations (NGOs), private partners, legislators, our President, and all those who expressed their utmost support and commitment towards offering education opportunities to our learners amidst the crisis. We are highly indebted to our partners and leaders continue reading : Statement for Stakeholders (English)
Statement for Stakeholders (Filipino)
Hunyo 19, 2020 – Ipinaaabot ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon ang pasasalamat namin sa mga lokal pamahalaan, non-government organizartions (NGOs), stakeholders, mambabatas, sa ating Pangulo at sa lahat na nagpakita ng kanilang pagsuporta tungo sa pagbibigay ng mga oportunidad pang-edukasyon para sa ating mga mag-aaral sa gitna ng krisis. Lubos ang aming pagtanaw ng pasasalamat sa continue reading : Statement for Stakeholders (Filipino)