February 24, 2018 Tenth grader Judy Renico is beaming with joy every time a prospective customer enters the National Capital Region’s booth and marvels at the products she is selling during the bazaar exhibit of the National Festival of Talents (NFOT) in Dumaguete City. The bazaar exhibit is one of the categories of the NFOT’s continue reading : From kitchen to community: Entrepreneurship with social responsibility
Statement on the recent Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test: Announcing the change in passing score from 75% to 60%
March 1, 2018 When I received the initial results of low passing rate of the November 2017 Alternative Learning System (ALS) Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test compared to the previous year (from 38% to 16.5% for elementary and 57% to 15.6% for Junior High School), and feedback from ALS examinees and implementers, I immediately directed continue reading : Statement on the recent Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test: Announcing the change in passing score from 75% to 60%
Merging of disciplines: An engineer-writer in the making
February 23, 2018 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) delegate Therese Dominique Paje dreams of becoming a civil engineer someday. While there is a general impression that NSPC is dominated by youngsters inclined in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences, 12-year-old Therese plans on taking up the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) strand under continue reading : Merging of disciplines: An engineer-writer in the making
The best of both worlds: A teenage scribe’s journey to NSPC and NFOT 2018
February 22, 2018 For Marielle Asanuddin, the week of February 19 to 23 in 2018 is one of the most exciting yet challenging periods of her life as a student. A 12th grader at Zamboanguita Science High School, Division of Negros Oriental, Mari is one of the participants for the editorial writing category of the National continue reading : The best of both worlds: A teenage scribe’s journey to NSPC and NFOT 2018
Statement on the alleged rape-slay of a Grade 7 learner in Camarines Sur
January 5, 2018 The Department of Education (DepEd) vehemently condemns the alleged rape-slay of a Grade 7 learner of Tinawagan High School in Tigaon, Camarines Sur. According to the school’s incident report, the victim was found lifeless at a banana plantation around 50 meters from her house. The victim’s younger brother attested that on December continue reading : Statement on the alleged rape-slay of a Grade 7 learner in Camarines Sur
DepEd under Briones administration gains highest approval rating in latest Pulse survey
PASIG CITY, June 14, 2018 – The latest Pulse Asia Ulat ng Bayan Survey revealed that the Department of Education (DepEd) enjoyed the highest approval rating under the leadership of Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones. During the Briones administration, DepEd’s year-on-year approval rating – 83% in March 2017 and 84% March 2018 – has reached the highest levels since continue reading : DepEd under Briones administration gains highest approval rating in latest Pulse survey
DepEd releases results of reopened SHS Voucher Program application
PASIG CITY, June 13, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) released the results of the Batch 2 of the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program (SHS-VP) applications, including applicants with status of “reviewed, for further evaluation” last May 25. All applicants who completed and submitted their applications from April 3 to 27 may now check continue reading : DepEd releases results of reopened SHS Voucher Program application
Manila Concert Choir presents Independence Day concert
PASIG CITY, June 9, 2018 – Watch the Manila Concert Choir (MCC), led by Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, in “Lahi: Kultura, Musika, Atbp.” on June 10, Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at the GSIS Theater, Pasay City. “Lahi: Kultura, Musika, Atbp.” is a concert that commemorates the 120th Philippine Independence Day and celebrates the continue reading : Manila Concert Choir presents Independence Day concert
A&E Test passers granted more options for further education
PASIG CITY, June 9, 2018 – Completers of the Alternative Learning System (ALS), who undertook the old basic education curriculum before the implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program and passed the Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test-High School Level, are now eligible candidates for higher education beginning school year (SY) 2018-2019. “The work with continue reading : A&E Test passers granted more options for further education
GSIS and DepEd present the Manila Concert Choir in Independence Day concert
PASIG CITY, June 8, 2018 – The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), will present the Manila Concert Choir (MCC) in a concert in commemoration of the 120th Philippine Independence Day and in celebration of the MCC’s 67th anniversary this year. This will be held at the GSIS Theater in Pasay continue reading : GSIS and DepEd present the Manila Concert Choir in Independence Day concert