GENERAL SANTOS CITY, July 24, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd)–Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) shall host the national kickoff of the Oplan Kalusugan (OK) sa DepEd Program for School Year 2019-2020 today at Banisil Elementary School. Launched in 2018, OK sa DepEd is a convergence of DepEd’s health programs, plans, policies, and activities for effective continue reading : OK sa DepEd 2019 to kick off in General Santos City
DepEd convenes stakeholders for Youth Entrepreneurship Act
PASIG CITY, July 23, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd), through its Bureau of Curriculum Development (BCD), spearheaded a consultative meeting with education partners and stakeholders on the implementation of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10679, otherwise known as the “Youth Entrepreneurship Act.” DepEd, together with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education and continue reading : DepEd convenes stakeholders for Youth Entrepreneurship Act
New Bilibid Prison’s persons deprived of liberty earn basic education diploma through ALS
MUNTINLUPA CITY, July 23, 2019 – A total of 139 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) who passed the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test attended their recognition and graduation ceremony at the Maximum Security Compound (MaxSeCom) of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). The Department of Education’s (DepEd) ALS is a second-chance education continue reading : New Bilibid Prison’s persons deprived of liberty earn basic education diploma through ALS
Statement on President Duterte’s call for a new SSL during his 4th SONA
PASIG CITY, July 24, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) expresses gratitude to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for marking the passage of a new Salary Standardization Law (SSL) as an urgent action for the 18th Congress during his 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 22. His direction is consistent with Secretary continue reading : Statement on President Duterte’s call for a new SSL during his 4th SONA
DepEd’s Last Mile Schools Program to address gaps in isolated, disadvantaged areas
PASIG CITY, July 22, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday presented the development and implementation of its Last Mile Schools Program which aims to address the gaps in resources and facilities of schools that are located in geographically isolated and disadvantaged and conflict-affected areas (GIDCA). In the July 18 press conference, Secretary continue reading : DepEd’s Last Mile Schools Program to address gaps in isolated, disadvantaged areas
Education chief underscores role of science and technology in sustainable human development
PASAY CITY, July 22, 2019 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones highlighted the role of science and technology in achieving sustainable human development during the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) which commenced on July 17 at the World Trade Center. Speaking on behalf of President Rodrigo Duterte, the Education chief emphasized continue reading : Education chief underscores role of science and technology in sustainable human development
Statement on the death of learners in Cebu road accident
PASIG CITY, July 19, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) extends its sincerest condolences to the bereaved families of eight learners who died in a road accident today in Boljoon, Cebu. Initial reports state that one parent was also confirmed dead. A total of 39 learners from Nangka and San Antonio Elementary Schools, together continue reading : Statement on the death of learners in Cebu road accident
Metrobank Foundation reveals teacher-finalists for 2019 Search for Outstanding Filipinos
PASIG CITY, July 16, 2019 – Six teachers — four from basic education and two from higher education — were named as finalists of the 2019 Metrobank Foundation Search for Outstanding Filipinos. The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) made the announcement after months of thorough document review, background check, and verification of accomplishments in both professional continue reading : Metrobank Foundation reveals teacher-finalists for 2019 Search for Outstanding Filipinos
DepEd regional information officers receive communications support from Globe Telecom
ILOILO CITY, July 16, 2019 – The Department of Education’s (DepEd) Regional Information Officers (RIOs) from the 17 Regional Public Affairs Units (PAU) received communications assistance from Globe Telecom, Inc. (Globe) as part of the company’s #GlobeOfGood campaign which aims to integrate innovation with the power of collaboration. The RIOs received load and sim cards continue reading : DepEd regional information officers receive communications support from Globe Telecom
DepEd capacitates regional, division coordinators on tobacco control campaign
ILOILO CITY, July 13, 2019 – In line with the celebration of the National No Smoking Month, the Department of Education (DepEd) conducted three batches of WHO MPOWER Training for Regional and Schools Division Tobacco Control Coordinators from May to June this year. “The observance of the National No Smoking Month simultaneous with the opening continue reading : DepEd capacitates regional, division coordinators on tobacco control campaign