PASIG CITY, December 4, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd), through DepEd Region XI, confirms that it did not order the closure of any school serving Indigenous Peoples (IP) learners. This is in view of a recent claim that a Salugpongan learning center in the region was closed “upon the orders of the Department.” continue reading : Statement on DepEd’s alleged order to close a Salugpongan learning center
APEC member economies convene for education system advancement
PASAY CITY, December 3, 2018 – Around 300 participants, including government officials, policy makers, entrepreneurs, teachers, and other professionals, from 18 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies convened for the 14th APEC Future Education Forum (AFEF) and 16th International APEC Learning Community Builders (ALCoB) Conference from November 27 to 29 at the Conrad Hotel in continue reading : APEC member economies convene for education system advancement
Education chief reiterates importance of financial literacy, its integration in K to 12 curriculum
PASAY CITY, November 29, 2018 – Department of Education (DepEd) Leonor Magtolis Briones underscored anew the importance of instilling financial literacy in teachers and learners during the Financial Education Stakeholders Expo 2018, organized by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), on November 27 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Integration in K to continue reading : Education chief reiterates importance of financial literacy, its integration in K to 12 curriculum
Briones underscores importance of Industry 4.0 dev’t in PH public administration
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, November 27, 2018 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones highlighted the developments brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its relevance to Philippine public administration during the 2018 Philippine Society for Public Administration (PSPA) International Conference held on November 13 at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel in Cagayan continue reading : Briones underscores importance of Industry 4.0 dev’t in PH public administration
Beyond the box: Gawad Career Executive Service awardee Cristito Eco’s innovative solutions in education
“Thinking outside the box” is a common phrase which means thinking differently from what is expected. However, for Department of Education (DepEd) Region V Assistant Director Cristito Eco, thinking outside the box is not enough. He thinks and acts beyond the proverbial box. As then officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Office of the Schools Division Superintendent continue reading : Beyond the box: Gawad Career Executive Service awardee Cristito Eco’s innovative solutions in education
Statement on the passing of Dr. George S. K. Ty, founder of Metrobank and Metrobank Foundation Inc.
PASIG CITY, November 24, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) extends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Metrobank and Metrobank Foundation Inc. founder Dr. George S. K. Ty who passed away at the age of 86. DepEd will always be grateful to Dr. Ty for his lifelong commitment to the advancement continue reading : Statement on the passing of Dr. George S. K. Ty, founder of Metrobank and Metrobank Foundation Inc.
DepEd, PNP, AFP convene for Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos 2019 launch
PASIG CITY, November 22, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd), Philippine National Police (PNP), and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), converged in a landmark ceremonial launch of the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos 2019 on November 16, 2018 at DepEd Bulwagan ng Karunungan. Guided by the theme, “Beyond Excellence,” Metrobank Foundation searches for outstanding continue reading : DepEd, PNP, AFP convene for Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos 2019 launch
Statement on the slay of a teacher in Tambubong Elementary School in Bocaue, Bulacan
PASIG CITY, November 21, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family of a teacher slain by a man who, in turn, shot himself inside her classroom today in Bocaue, Bulacan. The Schools Division Office (SDO) of Bulacan, in close coordination with the Philippine National Police-Bulacan, is conducting continue reading : Statement on the slay of a teacher in Tambubong Elementary School in Bocaue, Bulacan
DepEd: Korean and other foreign language classes elective, not replacement to Filipino
PASIG CITY, November 18, 2018 – Amid misguided assertions and the timing of reports about the offering of elective Korean language class in selected public schools, the Department of Education (DepEd) emphasizes that this program is in no way intended to and shall not replace the Filipino subject in the basic education curriculum. The study continue reading : DepEd: Korean and other foreign language classes elective, not replacement to Filipino
DepEd showcases innovations on school safety to Sri Lankan delegation
PASIG CITY, November 17, 2018 – To help promote school-based disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM), the Department of Education (DepEd) spearheaded study visits in select schools for Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education delegation from October 22 to 23. Organized by the DepEd’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS), the study visits imparted the continue reading : DepEd showcases innovations on school safety to Sri Lankan delegation