In order to provide an appropriate answer on the issue of the school opening for SY 2020-2021, DepEd has been conducting consultations for the past 2 weeks, with its executive committee, management committee, civil society, business sector and education experts. Parents and learners also expressed their views on Facebook, and other forms of social media. continue reading : On the opening of classes for SY 2020-2021
DepEd taps telco partners for free access to DepEd Commons
APRIL 20, 2020 — Learners and teachers can now access the online learning platform DepEd Commons without incurring data charges on their Globe or TM-powered smartphones as the Department of Education ties up with the local telecommunication company in ensuring educational continuity amidst the COVID-19 situation. Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones spearheaded the call for continue reading : DepEd taps telco partners for free access to DepEd Commons
Official Statement
April 13, 2020 – With God’s grace and your fervent prayers, I am happy to announce that my latest swab test yielded negative from COVID-19 according to the advisory of the Department of Health (DOH) today, Monday. I would like to thank everyone, especially my immediate relatives, colleagues, churchmates, and my DepEd family, who prayed continue reading : Official Statement
On PISA 2021 Participation
April 11, 2020 – Although keen to participate in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) in 2021, the Department of Education (DepEd) has decided to submit an official position for a one-year postponement of the next round of the PISA due to the COVID-19 situation. The COVID-19 pandemic created uncertainties and constraints on the continue reading : On PISA 2021 Participation
Official Statement
As a government official and Cabinet member, and as a Filipino, it is my duty to announce that yesterday late afternoon, April 8, 2020, I was informed by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine that I am positive for SARS-COV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19. This has been my second test. The first was on continue reading : Official Statement
DepEd Commons now available for private school learners
PASIG CITY, April 8, 2020 – Developed for public school learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) has made its online learning delivery platform DepEd Commons more inclusive as it expanded its features to cater to private school students. Starting as an online educational platform supporting alternative learning modalities amid enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) period, DepEd continue reading : DepEd Commons now available for private school learners
Secretary’s Message on the Graduation/Moving-up Ceremonies for School Year 2019-2020
My warmest greetings and congratulations to the graduates and completers of the School Year 2019-2020. Graduation and moving up ceremonies are significant occasions for the graduates and completing learners as these mark the milestones of your educational achievement. May these occasions inspire you to study harder for the fulfillment of your dreams and aspirations. Life continue reading : Secretary’s Message on the Graduation/Moving-up Ceremonies for School Year 2019-2020
DepEd pursues more responsive financial measures for employees
PASIG CITY, April 7, 2020 — Responsive to the needs of its employees, the Department of Education (DepEd) further outstretched assistance to its employees through various financial measures and interventions, including a three-month moratorium on loan payment for all DepEd Provident Fund (PF) loans without interest. On Monday, April 6, Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones approved continue reading : DepEd pursues more responsive financial measures for employees
DepEd Commons expands features for ALS learners
PASIG CITY, March 27, 2020 – Aside from formal students, the Alternative Learning System (ALS) learners of the Department of Education (DepEd) can also use DepEd Commons, the online educational platform for public school teachers and learners which supports alternative learning modalities amid enhanced community quarantine period. With ALS catering to out-of-school youth and adult continue reading : DepEd Commons expands features for ALS learners
On a DepEd schools division official who tested positive to COVID-19
PASIG CITY, March 26, 2020 – We have been informed that a Department of Education schools division official in Mandaluyong City has tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 25. The patient is confined at a hospital and is recovering. Our field units have provided assistance for his hospitalization. Within the DepEd community, we have continue reading : On a DepEd schools division official who tested positive to COVID-19