DepEd reaffirms commitment to teachers’ safety and well-being

PASIG CITY, October 20, 2019 –The Department of Education (DepEd) remains committed to ensuring teachers’ safety and well-being, and to maintaining schools as zones of peace following the shooting incident of two elementary teachers in Valencia City, Bukidnon. DepEd Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones earlier issued a statement strongly condemning the crime and called on the Philippine National continue reading : DepEd reaffirms commitment to teachers’ safety and well-being

DepEd Assures the Public that the Rights of Children are Protected

PASIG CITY, October 20, 2019 – On September 20, 2019, the Assistant Regional Director and OIC of DepEd Region XI approved the recommendation of the Fact Finding Committee for the closure of the private schools operated by the Salugpongan Ta’ Tanu Igkanogon Community Learning Center, Inc. (Salugpongan). This was received by the representative of Salugpongan on continue reading : DepEd Assures the Public that the Rights of Children are Protected

DepEd, bank partners forge MOA on opening, maintenance of bank accounts for non-implementing unit schools

PASIG CITY, October 18, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd), led by the Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones and Finance Undersecretary Annalyn Sevilla, and three government servicing banks officially signed Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) for the opening and maintenance of bank accounts for non-implementing unit schools (non-IUs) in relation to the implementation of the COA-DBM-DepEd continue reading : DepEd, bank partners forge MOA on opening, maintenance of bank accounts for non-implementing unit schools

Statement on the shooting incident of a school teacher in Valencia City

PASIG CITY, October 17, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) strongly condemns the shooting of Ms. Zhydee Bitago Cabañelez, an elementary teacher at Dalit Elementary School in Valencia City, Bukidnon on October 15, 2019. Four (4) unidentified gunmen onboard motorcycles went inside the victim’s classroom and shot the victim and her husband, Mr. Ramil continue reading : Statement on the shooting incident of a school teacher in Valencia City

Briones receives the Dangal ng Lahi special award

PASIG CITY, October 16, 2019 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones received the Special Ambassador Antonio L. Cabangon Chua Dangal ng Lahi Award from Business Mirror, United Laboratories, Inc. (Unilab), RiteMed Philippines Inc. (RiteMed), and United Bayanihan Foundation, Inc. (UBF) during the 7th Dangal Awards for Elderly Care at Bayanihan Center, Pasig continue reading : Briones receives the Dangal ng Lahi special award

Literacy Coordinating Council, stakeholders team up for 21st Century Literacy proficiency

ILOILO CITY, October 15, 2019 — With the aim to align the 21st Century Literacies with the fast-growing demands of Industry 4.0, the Department of Education (DepEd) conducted the 2019 National Literacy Conference (NLC) from October 8 to 10 in Iloilo City. Spearheaded by the DepEd Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC), the conference served as an avenue continue reading : Literacy Coordinating Council, stakeholders team up for 21st Century Literacy proficiency

DepEd thanks 2019 World Teachers’ Day partners and stakeholders

PASIG CITY, October 10, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) expressed its gratitude for partners and stakeholders who contributed to the success of the World Teachers’ Day (WTD) and National Teachers’ Day (NTD) celebration last October 5 at Limketkai Center Atrium, Cagayan de Oro City. This year’s theme, “Gurong Pilipino: Handa sa Makabagong Pagbabago,” continue reading : DepEd thanks 2019 World Teachers’ Day partners and stakeholders

Briones: Rise of artificial intelligence, challenge to education leaders

PASAY CITY, October 9, 2019 – Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones highlighted the challenges of technological advancements confronting today’s education leaders during the Third National Assembly of Education Leaders (NAEL) last September 24 in Marriott Hotel, Pasay City. Speaking before 4,000 leaders from the Department of Education (DepEd), composed of directors, superintendents, supervisors, and principals, Briones continue reading : Briones: Rise of artificial intelligence, challenge to education leaders

DepEd Secretary commends Gintong Parangal Para sa Edukasyon awardees, partners

PASIG CITY, October 8, 2019 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones commended the awardees and partners of the Ambassador Antonio L. Cabangon Chua Gintong Parangal Para sa Edukasyon (Guro at Pamumuno) during the awarding rites on October 3 at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, DepEd Central Office in Pasig City. The Fortune Life continue reading : DepEd Secretary commends Gintong Parangal Para sa Edukasyon awardees, partners