PASIG CITY, October 8, 2019 – Teachers will remain indispensable in the fight for quality education despite the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies advanced by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This was the assurance of Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones when she addressed thousands of teachers during the national celebration continue reading : DepEd chief: Teachers still at the forefront in 21st century learning
Teachers to have added compensation, improved promotion opportunities
PASIG CITY, October 8, 2019 – The national celebration of the 2019 World Teachers’ Day (WTD) on October 5 culminated with the assurance of a new round of salary increase for state workers and a renewed challenge for almost 900,000 public school educators: To be the driving force of advancing the quality of basic education. continue reading : Teachers to have added compensation, improved promotion opportunities
DepEd, China Bank Savings ink MOU for 2019 WTD prizes
PASIG CITY, October 7, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Bank Savings last October 4 on the donation of over a million-peso worth of major prizes and freebies for 4,500 public school teachers present during the World Teachers’ Day (WTD) and National Teachers’ Day (NTD) national continue reading : DepEd, China Bank Savings ink MOU for 2019 WTD prizes
DepEd, partners, stakeholders celebrate World Teachers’ Day 2019
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, October 5, 2019 – Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 242 declaring the period from September 5 to October 5 of every year as the National Teachers’ Month, and Republic Act. No. 10743 declaring the 5th of October every year as the National Teachers’ Day and World Teachers’ Day as designated by continue reading : DepEd, partners, stakeholders celebrate World Teachers’ Day 2019
World Teachers’ Day message of the Secretary
I wish our more than 800,000 Filipino teachers a happy and fruitful World Teachers’ Day! Coming from a dynasty of teachers and as an educator myself, I have always been looking forward to this celebration—that special time of the year when citizens from all walks of life take a moment to salute the noblest of continue reading : World Teachers’ Day message of the Secretary
In pursuit of excellence: A teacher’s triumph against poverty
Elger David, Teacher III of Senior High School in Meycauayan National High School (MNHS), Bulacan, exemplifies the values of perseverance, excellence, and victory. His competence and desirable attitudes as an educator have already been proven several times through different recognitions he received. But behind his success lies a story that can inspire all. Teacher Elger continue reading : In pursuit of excellence: A teacher’s triumph against poverty
Rowena Garcia: The singing, storytelling science teacher
Rowena Maynes Garcia, Teacher III in Baguio City National High School, believes that love and skills work together to produce a masterpiece. Having her share of hardships and joys in life, she keeps this philosophy in mind makes people around her – especially her learners – love learning and live life. “Maganda po magturo si continue reading : Rowena Garcia: The singing, storytelling science teacher
DepEd, partners launch Gabay Project for children with special needs
QUEZON CITY, September 27, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) and its partners – the Resources for the Blind, Inc. (RBI) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) – launched the Gabay Project last September 12 in Cubao. The Gabay Project aims to increase access to quality education of children with sensory continue reading : DepEd, partners launch Gabay Project for children with special needs
Education Secretary highlights role of education in social equity, well-being
QUEZON CITY, September 27, 2019 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on September 22 discussed Social Equity and Well-being in the education perspective during the 2019 Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA) General Assembly and Conference at the University of the Philippines (UP) National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) in Diliman, Quezon continue reading : Education Secretary highlights role of education in social equity, well-being
DepEd, partner agencies to convene for World Rabies Day kickoff
PASIG CITY, September 26, 2019 – In celebration of the World Rabies Day on September 28, the Department of Education (DepEd) and its partner agencies, Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), will convene to raise rabies awareness and prevention. Anchored on the theme “Rabies: Educate continue reading : DepEd, partner agencies to convene for World Rabies Day kickoff