MANILA CITY, February 17, 2020 – In response to a news story on Bicol learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday explained that the report on the number of non-readers was premature and needs proper context. DepEd clarified that the figure of 70,000 elementary students reported as being non-readers in both English and Filipino continue reading : DepEd: Non-readers figure in Bicol premature
QUEZON CITY, February 14, 2020 — With the future uncertain due to the rise of advanced technologies, Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Wednesday cited Sulong EduKalidad program as the DepEd’s move to innovate Philippine education in response to a ‘world drastically changing.’ “Civilization can only move forward through innovation. We should start [teaching] innovation not continue reading : Sulong EduKalidad a move to innovate PH education, says Briones
QUEZON CITY, February 13, 2020 – Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary for Administration (OUA) Alain Del B. Pascua assured learners that DepEd Task Force COVID-19 is strengthening its measures against the coronavirus disease, during his visit yesterday at Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science-Technology High School In Quezon City. “Mahalaga kayo sa DepEd. Alam namin na your dreams cannot continue reading : DepEd: Our learners’ welfare is prime priority during crisis
PASIG CITY, February 13, 2020 – The Department of Education is set to conduct the Synchronized Supreme Student Government (SSG) and Supreme Pupil Government (SPG) Elections on Friday, February 14, 2020 nationwide. At the same time, DepEd will also conduct a pilot implementation of the Automated Election System to streamline the voting and canvassing process continue reading : Synchronized SSG and SPG Elections Set on Friday; DepEd to Pilot Automated Election System
PASIG CITY, February 12, 2020 — In line with the latest advisory of DOH on public events and gatherings to prevent the spread of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19), the Department of Education (DepEd) is continuing the suspension of all major national and regional activities of the Department, as stated in the DM No. 15, s. continue reading : On the continuing suspension of DepEd national and regional activities
PASIG CITY, February 12, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued the Sub-Allotment Release Orders (Sub-AROs) and corresponding cash allocations to DepEd regional offices at a uniform amount not exceeding Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000) for the full payment of the 2019 SRI, in response to the Administrative Order No. 19 of the Office continue reading : DepEd to release full payment of service recognition incentive bonus
BATANGAS, February 10, 2020 — The Department of Education (DepEd) will provide resources needed for the repair of the damages in buildings and classrooms caused by the Taal Volcano eruption. DepEd Undersecretary for Administration Alain Del Pascua assured the Department’s support after he conducted an ocular inspection together with the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Service continue reading : DepEd to provide resources for repair of Taal eruption-affected schools
MAKATI CITY, February 7, 2020 — Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones recognized the importance of teaching the Philippine Constitution early to instill nationalism and discipline among Filipino learners. “The children [must have] more exposure to the provisions of the Constitution so that they will be conscious of their obligations, of what they should do, of what continue reading : Briones highlights schools’ role in upholding Constitution
PASIG CITY, February 5, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) released guideline on Tuesday as preventive measure of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV ARD) in basic education schools and offices, after taking cue from Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO). “The first thing we teach in the Department of Education is continue reading : DepEd issues preventive measures vs. nCoV, suspends major February events
PASIG CITY, February 5, 2020 – Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary and Chief of Staff Nepomuceno Malaluan highlighted the significance of Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) at the Education World Forum 2020 (EWF2020) at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. He said that the PISA results will establish the baseline and evidence needed continue reading : DepEd: PISA, a guide towards Philippine global education transformation