Education chief to DepEd officials, personnel: Focus on non-partisan public service, veer from electioneering

PASIG CITY, January 15, 2019 – As the election period officially opens, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones cautioned all officials, teaching and non-teaching personnel of the agency against electioneering and engaging in any partisan political activity, and reminded them to strictly observe the periods of certain prohibited acts in connection with the continue reading : Education chief to DepEd officials, personnel: Focus on non-partisan public service, veer from electioneering

President Duterte, Secretary Briones lead groundbreaking ceremony of Bulacan school

BULAKAN, BULACAN, January 14, 2019 – His Excellency President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, together with Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, headed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Gen. Gregorio Del Pilar National High School (NHS), and the presentation of the scale model of Pandi National High School (Virginia Ramirez-Cruz High School Extension) continue reading : President Duterte, Secretary Briones lead groundbreaking ceremony of Bulacan school

Secretary Briones calls on gov’t, public to shift approach to disaster risk reduction, management

PASIG CITY, January 9, 2019 – Following the onslaught of tropical depression “Usman,” Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones underscored that it is high time for the government and the public to transform the country’s approach to the reduction and management of disaster risks in the face of a continuously changing climate. “In continue reading : Secretary Briones calls on gov’t, public to shift approach to disaster risk reduction, management

Statement on the alleged inventory of Alliance of Concerned Teachers members by the Philippine National Police

PASIG CITY, January 7, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) received communication from a representative of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) raising concern over allegedly two endorsements by DepEd Schools Division Offices (SDO) of a supposed Memorandum from the Philippine National Police, directing the inventory of teachers who are members of ACT. The continue reading : Statement on the alleged inventory of Alliance of Concerned Teachers members by the Philippine National Police

DepEd reminds Nat’l Schools Press Conference participating schools: Payment of registration fee until Jan 10 only

PASIG CITY, January 3, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Bureau of Curriculum Development (BCD), shall conduct the 2019 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) with the theme, “Fostering 21st Century Skills and Character-Based Education through Campus Journalism,” from January 28 to February 1 in Lingayen, Pangasinan. Pursuant to DepEd Memorandum No. 167, continue reading : DepEd reminds Nat’l Schools Press Conference participating schools: Payment of registration fee until Jan 10 only

Statement on preventing and addressing bullying incidents in schools

PASIG CITY, December 24, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) acknowledges the authority of schools to impose disciplinary sanctions, when necessary and consistent with law and DepEd’s policies, in addressing cases of child abuse, violence, exploitation, discrimination and bullying. The Department urges schools to conduct a thorough and complete review of their operations manuals, continue reading : Statement on preventing and addressing bullying incidents in schools

DepEd, JCI recognize best school implementers inculcating punctuality, honesty

PASIG CITY, December 22, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Philippines awarded 20 public schools which championed the implementation of Project W.A.T.C.H. [We Advocate Time Consciousness and Honesty] in a ceremony held on December 17 at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, DepEd Central Office in Pasig City. In continue reading : DepEd, JCI recognize best school implementers inculcating punctuality, honesty

2018 School Health Congress sets direction for convergence of learners’ health, nutrition

ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, December 22, 2018 – To present the comprehensive direction of school health and nutrition in the context of the overall education agenda, the Department of Education (DepEd), through its Bureau of Learner Support Services (BLSS), conducted the 2018 School Health Congress from December 4 to 7 at the Fontana Hotel and Leisure continue reading : 2018 School Health Congress sets direction for convergence of learners’ health, nutrition