PASAY CITY, February 23, 2019 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones underscored the importance of instilling 21st century skills among all learners during the 3rd Annual EduTECH Philippines Conference and Exhibition held from February 20 to 21 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. In her keynote speech, Briones explained the continue reading : Education chief highlights importance of 21st century skills in PH education system during 3rd EduTECH forum
PASIG CITY, February 22, 2019 – In view of the rising number of measles cases in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) is studying the proposal of the Department of Health (DOH) to implement a “no vaccination, no enrollment” policy in public schools. As much as there is a growing need to reinvigorate the continue reading : Statement on the proposed “no vaccination, no enrollment” policy
TAGAYTAY CITY, February 22, 2019 – Six innovations that explore the sustainable development and preservation of the country’s natural resources topped the 66 research projects by 126 student-researchers in the 2019 National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) held from February 18 to 22 at the Tagaytay International Convention Center in Tagaytay City. “This is an continue reading : 2019 Nat’l Science and Technology Fair recognizes young innovators’ top sustainable solutions to community challenges
Expect a millennial to capture the minutest of details and share it on social media, sometimes out of FOMO—fear of missing out. Such is a perception towards the generation that is digitally connected and socially “woke.” “In a world survey in 2016, the Philippines topped [the list of countries with] the most number of hours continue reading : Duck, cover, hold, tweet: A 2019 NSTF student-researcher maximizes social media to minimize lives lost in quakes
Grade 10 student Maryjoise Karla Buan always visits his father who works at a power plant in Sual, Pangasinan. The road she travels gives her an unobstructed view of the mountains. However, instead of admiring lush forests blanketing the mountain’s surfaces, she ends up distressed by the land that is almost parched and barren. And continue reading : 2019 NSTF delegate hopes to save Mother Earth one tree at a time
Romel Angelo Picazo stood uneasy at his research booth, his eyes darted here and there in anticipation of a judge or a potential audience to explain his innovation to. But in the sea of equally nervous young innovators, he proved that there is more to his disquiet than meets the eye. As a lone audience continue reading : Improving air quality for Filipinos: A SPED student-researcher’s 2019 NSTF journey
TAGAYTAY CITY, February 20, 2019 – The National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF)—the Department of Education’s (DepEd) foremost program that inculcates critical thinking, creativity, and innovation among the youth—showcased research projects that are all geared towards community development and sustainable solutions during its opening program held at the Tagaytay International Convention Center on February 19. continue reading : Researches for community development abound in 2019 National Science and Technology Fair kickoff
PASIG CITY, February 19, 2019 – The Department of Education’s (DepEd) Bureau of Education Assessment (BEA), through the Schools Division Offices, will conduct an investigation and impose sanctions in view of the photos of test items and improperly shaded answer sheets posted on social media by students who took the Basic Education Exit Assessment (BEEA) continue reading : DepEd to probe, sanction violators of DO 55, s. 2016 during conduct of BEEA 2019
DUMAGUETE CITY, February 18, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) put premium on the safe and smooth conduct of the 2019 Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) Meet from February 17 to 22 in Dumaguete City. Before the opening salvo, Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones visited participating delegations of the regional meet to address continue reading : DepEd ensures safe CVIRAA ‘19
PASIG CITY, February 16, 2019 – As the agency with the largest number of stakeholders that benefit from the government’s timely delivery of service and resources, the Department of Education (DepEd) welcomes the bicameral report of the Legislature on the proposed 2019 national budget and looks forward to its approval by the President. A significant continue reading : DepEd statement on the bicameral report of the Legislature on the proposed 2019 national budget