OFFICIAL STATEMENT

13 April 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) strongly condemns the reported ambush of a public school teacher in Mahayag, Zamboanga del Sur on Thursday, 11 April 2024. The Department extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and colleagues of the victim. DepEd denounces this senseless act of violence against our teacher and continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT

ADVISORY

​ In order to allow learners to complete pending assignments, projects, and other requirements as the end of school year is fast-approaching, all public schools nationwide shall implement ASYNCHRONOUS CLASSES/DISTANCE LEARNING on April 15 and 16, 2024. Likewise, teaching and non-teaching personnel in all public schools shall not be required to report to their respective continue reading : ADVISORY

On speeding up the calendar shift

​ 10 April 2024 – The gradual shift of the school calendar, as provided under Deped Order No. 3, was the result of extensive consultations held with field personnel, student leaders, parent organizations, and teacher organizations. The scheduled shift is a product of a consensus reached by various stakeholders. The original proposal was a 5-year continue reading : On speeding up the calendar shift

VP Sara to learners: harness entrepreneurial skills for your future

PASIG CITY, April 10, 2024— Vice President and Secretary of the Department of Education Sara Z. Duterte urged learners to harness an invaluable entrepreneurial mindset to enrich their opportunities during the Youthpreneur (Mentoring the Future Entrepreneurs) in partnership with Go Negosyo on Monday, April 8 at Rizal High School (RHS). “This Youthpreneur initiative definitely helps continue reading : VP Sara to learners: harness entrepreneurial skills for your future

Announcement for the Development, Printing, and Delivery of Textbooks and Teacher’s Manuals for Grades 2, 5, and 8

The Department of Education (DepEd), by virtue of Republic Act (RA) No. 9155 or the Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001, has the authority, accountability, and responsibility for ensuring access to, promoting equity in, and improving the quality of basic education. Hence, the State must ensure the provision of quality textbooks (TXs) for all continue reading : Announcement for the Development, Printing, and Delivery of Textbooks and Teacher’s Manuals for Grades 2, 5, and 8

ADVISORY

​ 7 April 2024 – In order to allow learners to complete pending assignments, projects and other requirements, all public schools nationwide shall implement ASYNCHRONUS CLASSES/DISTANCE LEARNING on Monday, 8 April 2024. Likewise, teaching and non-teaching personnel in all public schools shall not be required to report to their stations. Finally, private schools shall not continue reading : ADVISORY

On class suspensions and shifting to ADM due to high heat index, other calamities

4 April 2024 – In light of the high heat index experienced in different parts of the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) reiterates the provisions of Department Order 037 issued in 2022, which provides guidelines on the cancellation or suspension of classes and work in schools in the event of natural disasters, power outages/power continue reading : On class suspensions and shifting to ADM due to high heat index, other calamities

Call for Submission of Inputs and Comments on the Proposed Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. (RA) 11650 or Instituting a Policy of Inclusion and Services for Learners with Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education Act of 2022

Republic Act No. (RA) 11650, titled “Instituting a Policy of Inclusion and Services for Learners with Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education Act,” was signed into law by law by Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on March 11, 2022. The law aims to o provide learners with disabilities free and appropriate public early and basic continue reading : Call for Submission of Inputs and Comments on the Proposed Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. (RA) 11650 or Instituting a Policy of Inclusion and Services for Learners with Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education Act of 2022