PASIG CITY, March 5, 2019 – Inviting candidates to graduations is not prohibited per se, but it is highly discouraged this election season because it may be misinterpreted as endorsement of candidate by our principals and teachers. However, if invitation and/or attendance of a candidate is supported by valid and compelling reason, our officials are continue reading : Statement on the issue of inviting candidates to graduation
DepEd chief supports integration of Cordillera’s traditional backstrap weaving in K to 12 curriculum
TABUK CITY, March 4, 2019 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones expressed her support to the integration of the traditional backstrap weaving of the indigenous peoples the Province of Kalinga into the K to 12 curriculum. The DepEd chief graced the launch of the backstrap weaving or “laga” as a specialization under continue reading : DepEd chief supports integration of Cordillera’s traditional backstrap weaving in K to 12 curriculum
Briones calls for greater vigilance towards protection of children
DUMAGUETE CITY, March 3, 2019 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones called on civil society organizations, local government units, national government institutions, and the rest of the community to be more vigilant in protecting children because they are the first victims of accidents and abuse. She made the appeal after visiting the continue reading : Briones calls for greater vigilance towards protection of children
Statement clarifying DepEd Order No. 2, series 2019
PASIG CITY, March 2, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) wishes to clarify that its original issuance of DepEd Order No. 2, series 2019 (School Year 2018-2019 K to 12 Basic Education Program End of School Year Rites) dated February 18, stating that Grade 6 completers of the current school year shall have a continue reading : Statement clarifying DepEd Order No. 2, series 2019
DepEd chief opens Cordillera athletic meet 2019 in Apayao
LUNA, APAYAO, March 1, 2019 – A crowd of around 7,000 athletes, coaches, tournament officials, and heads of delegations from all over the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) flocked to the Apayao Eco-Tourism and Sports Complex (AETSC) for the opening of the five-day CAR Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet, which will end on March 3. Department of continue reading : DepEd chief opens Cordillera athletic meet 2019 in Apayao
Statement on the vehicular accident involving 10 learners in Negros Oriental
PASIG CITY, March 1, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is deeply saddened by the news of a vehicular accident involving 10 students of Basay National High School and their coach morning of March 1 in Zambonaguita, Negros Oriental. The victims were aboard a public utility van on their way home to Bayawan following continue reading : Statement on the vehicular accident involving 10 learners in Negros Oriental
DepEd, UNESCO, KOICA boost efforts to strengthen ALS program
MAKATI CITY, March 1, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd), United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) – Jakarta Office, and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) moved to further strengthen the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Program through the conduct of a national forum on February 28 at The Peninsula Manila in Makati City. continue reading : DepEd, UNESCO, KOICA boost efforts to strengthen ALS program
Pahayag sa ‘Momo challenge’ at kahalintulad na mga banta sa kaligtasan ng kabataan
PASIG CITY, Pebrero 28, 2019 –Alinsunod sa adhikain na makamit ang zero tolerance sa anumang uri ng pang-aabuso, pananamantala, diskriminasyon, pang-aapi at iba pang anyo ng karahasan laban sa mga bata, tinatawagan ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon ang lahat ng mga magulang na higit bigyang pansin at pagpapahalaga ang mga gawain ng kanilang mga anak sa continue reading : Pahayag sa ‘Momo challenge’ at kahalintulad na mga banta sa kaligtasan ng kabataan
Statement on ‘Momo challenge’ and similar threats to the online safety of children
PASIG CITY, February 28, 2019 –Consistent with its vision of zero tolerance against all forms of abuse, exploitation, discrimination, bullying, and other forms of violence against children, the Department of Education (DepEd) enjoins all parents to be more mindful and attentive to the digital activities of children especially in the wake of the so-called “Momo continue reading : Statement on ‘Momo challenge’ and similar threats to the online safety of children
DepEd, outstanding teachers receive award at Metrobank Foundation’s 40th anniversary
PASAY CITY, February 27, 2019 – Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones received a Partner in Empowerment, Advocacy, and Commitment to Excellence (PEACE) trophy awarded to the Department of Education (DepEd) by the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) during its 40th anniversary celebration at the Le Pavillon, Metropolitan Park, Pasay City on February 21. The MBFI bestows the continue reading : DepEd, outstanding teachers receive award at Metrobank Foundation’s 40th anniversary