MANILA, September 1, 2019 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones commended the works of the Research Center for Teacher Quality (RCTQ) and underscored its important role as the Department pivots from enhancing access to ensuring quality basic education. “I’m so pleased that there is an institution exclusively focusing on research in education,” continue reading : Briones lauds Research Center for Teacher Quality for supporting DepEd’s initiatives
DUMAGUETE CITY,, August 29, 2019 – “One of the most significant developments on Earth, at this time, is what we describe as the Fourth Industrial Revolution… And this is the march of the world — including all of us — into the digital age.” Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones shared this when she continue reading : Briones discusses education in fourth industrial revolution, age of artificial intelligence
PASIG CITY, August 29, 2019 – In order to promote nurturing care for early childhood development and strengthen support among various sectors to invest on young children, the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Council — an attached agency of the Department of Education (DepEd) — in cooperation with Save the Children Philippines, launched the continue reading : ECCD Council, Save the Children launch Nurturing Care Framework, media packages for Filipino children
PASIG CITY, August 28, 2019 – With its issuance of the “Guidelines on Giving Homework or Assignment to All Public Elementary School Pupils,” otherwise known as DepEd Memorandum No. 392, series 2010, the Department of Education (DepEd) reiterates its commitment to the holistic development of learners inside and outside the classroom. The said issuance aims continue reading : Statement on the no-homework policy bills
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, August 26, 2019 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones underscored the need to establish sports as a profession when she delivered an inspirational message in the opening ceremonies of the Batang Pinoy 2019 national championships held yesterday at Raul V. Mitra Complex in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Citing the small percentage of continue reading : Education chief emphasizes need to make sports a profession in Batang Pinoy 2019 national finals
PASAY CITY, August 22, 2019 – Stressing on the growing importance of enabling the Filipino youth to make educated decisions in regard to their health, education, and development, Department of Education (DepEd) posed the challenge of creating “an environment of openness, where the youth of Generation Z are able to share their thoughts, views, and continue reading : DepEd, partner agencies urge enabling environment for youth’s informed choices vs early pregnancy
PASIG CITY, August 22, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) expresses its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Regina Paz “Gina” Lopez, former secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and chairperson of ABS-CBN Foundation, who passed away on August 19 at the age of 65. Education chief Leonor continue reading : Statement on the passing of Gina Lopez, former DENR secretary and ABS-CBN Foundation chairperson
PASIG CITY, August 21, 2019 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones welcomed Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Rafael Harpaz during a courtesy call on August 14 to discuss prospective areas of partnership in education. The Israeli Ambassador proposed and requested the inclusion of the story of the Holocaust in the country’s basic continue reading : Briones, Israeli ambassador talk education partnership, significance of Holocaust in PH history
PASIG CITY, August 20, 2019 – Department of Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Tuesday welcomed the support of several legislators who have expressed their intent to help address gaps and push for reforms in the education sector amid the challenges faced by the agency. During the Department’s organizational meeting with the House of Representatives’ continue reading : DepEd welcomes legislators’ support for policy review, reforms in education
PASIG CITY, August 19, 2019 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Wednesday set the record straight on the alleged deficiencies in the Department’s physical accomplishments vis-à-vis targets during an organizational meeting convened by the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts, and Culture for the 18th Congress. The Education chief explained that continue reading : DepEd cites revised targets, ongoing classroom constructions