Statement on prevention of bullying in public and private schools

PASIG CITY, December 21, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) reminds all public and private Kindergarten, elementary, and secondary schools of the necessity and importance of adopting and enforcing anti-bullying policies in their respective institutions. DepEd Order No. 40, series 2012, or the “DepEd Child Protection Policy,” institutionalized zero tolerance against any form of continue reading : Statement on prevention of bullying in public and private schools

DepEd, Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia renew MOU for education dev’t

PASIG CITY, December 18, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd), led by Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, and the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia renewed their productive cooperation under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during a welcome dinner for Education Minister Prof. Dr. Muhadjir Effendy at the Summit Lounge of continue reading : DepEd, Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia renew MOU for education dev’t

DepEd holds 2nd Forum on Teacher Exchange towards Global Citizenship Education

PASAY CITY, December 17, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd), through its International Cooperation Office (ICO), gathered around 300 teachers, education leaders, and other representatives for the 2nd Annual Forum on Teacher Exchange Towards Global Citizenship Education on November 26 at the GSIS Theatre in Pasay City. The annual forum aims to serve as continue reading : DepEd holds 2nd Forum on Teacher Exchange towards Global Citizenship Education

PH delegation reaps awards in Korea Int’l Youth Olympiad

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, December 17, 2018 – The Manila Young Investors Association (MYIA), represented by Department of Education (DepEd) public school learners and teachers from the National Capital Region (NCR), reaped distinctions in the Korea International Youth Olympiad 4I 2018 held from August 10 to 12 at the Sejong University in Seoul, South Korea. Araullo continue reading : PH delegation reaps awards in Korea Int’l Youth Olympiad

Briones shares PH action to ensure inclusiveness, promote cultural diversity in Global Education Forum

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, December 15, 2018 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones presented the Philippines’ policies and development plans to ensure inclusiveness and promote respect for cultural diversity during the Global Education Meeting (GEM) held in Brussels, Belgium from December 3 to 5, 2018. “The Philippines has always been a tolerant and inclusive continue reading : Briones shares PH action to ensure inclusiveness, promote cultural diversity in Global Education Forum

3 public schools triumph in SEAMEO-Japan ESD award

PASIG CITY, December 9, 2018 – Three elementary schools of the Department Education (DepEd) emerged as winners in the 2018 Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO)-Japan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Award themed, “Applying Local Wisdom for Environmental Conservation.” Ayao-Iyao Elementary School in Lemery, Batangas bagged second prize with its school program entitled, “Intensifying continue reading : 3 public schools triumph in SEAMEO-Japan ESD award

Paying it forward: Dangal ng Bayan Lowel Andrian Solayao inculcates culture of giving back

There is a saying that when you give, you receive twice as much. But when Lowel Andrian Solayao once received help, he paid it forward and gave back countless times. The 27-year-old Teacher III from Pilar National Comprehensive High School in Sorsogon is no stranger to the struggles of an impoverished life. After graduating as continue reading : Paying it forward: Dangal ng Bayan Lowel Andrian Solayao inculcates culture of giving back

DepEd clarifies applicability of amended Christmas break to public, private schools

PASIG CITY, December 7, 2018 – Teachers in elementary and secondary public schools may begin their Christmas vacation for 2018 on December 16, following the memorandum issued by the Office of Undersecretary for Planning and Field Operations to the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Regional Offices and Schools Division Offices in view of DepEd Order No. continue reading : DepEd clarifies applicability of amended Christmas break to public, private schools