MATATAG: DepEd’s new agenda to resolve basic education woes

PASAY CITY, January 30, 2023 – Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte on Monday launched MATATAG: Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa, to set the new direction of the agency and stakeholders in resolving basic education challenges. Addressing around 400 education stakeholders, led by no less than President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in attendance, continue reading : MATATAG: DepEd’s new agenda to resolve basic education woes

DepEd joins International Holocaust Remembrance Day, highlights importance of cultivating value of social justice

  PASIG CITY, January 27, 2023— The Department of Education (DepEd) underscored the importance of the culture of social justice and diversity during the International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony on January 26. “The Holocaust saw the systemic oppression and persecution of six million Jewish victims and millions of others. The atrocity committed by the Nazi regime continue reading : DepEd joins International Holocaust Remembrance Day, highlights importance of cultivating value of social justice

DepEd underscores inclusive, equitable quality education in IDE 2023

​ ​ PASIG CITY, January 24, 2023 – Ahead of the agency’s Basic Education Report 2023, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday observed the annual International Day of Education (IDE) by highlighting initiatives to realize Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 4 (Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education). “This year’s theme ‘To Invest in People, Prioritize continue reading : DepEd underscores inclusive, equitable quality education in IDE 2023

DepEd recognized for effective school hygiene promotion at Regional Fit for School Conference in Thailand

​ PASIG CITY, December 27, 2022 – As one of the implementing countries of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Schools (WinS) policy in Southeast Asia, the Philippines’ Department of Education (DepEd) has been recognized for its implementation of the said program. The Regional Fit for School Programme, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für continue reading : DepEd recognized for effective school hygiene promotion at Regional Fit for School Conference in Thailand

Narvacan, Ilocos Sur school bags medals at World Robot Games 2022

December 23, 2022— The Philippine Robotics National Team from Narvacan National Central High School (NNCHS) in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, bagged eight gold and silver medals in the recently concluded World Robot Games (WRG) 2022, held in Thailand last December 9 to 11. Team members Jhenny Carta, Joana de Leon, Algine Mendoza, and Ysrael Caneso bagged continue reading : Narvacan, Ilocos Sur school bags medals at World Robot Games 2022

DepEd lauds newly licensed teachers as PRC releases October 2022 LET result

​ PASIG CITY, December 22, 2022— The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomes the new batch of licensed teachers as the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) released the results of the October 2022 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) on December 16. Based on the PRC website, 49,783 out of 91,468 (54.43%) passed the elementary level while 71,080 continue reading : DepEd lauds newly licensed teachers as PRC releases October 2022 LET result

DepEd, Microsoft confers 304 graduates of digital mentorship program

​ PASIG CITY, December 20, 2022 – The Department of Education and Microsoft Philippines recently conferred 304 graduates from various regions in the country at the Microsoft Youth Ambassadors (MYA) Program through a hybrid graduation ceremony at the DepEd Central Office. Spearheaded by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Youth Affairs and Special Concerns continue reading : DepEd, Microsoft confers 304 graduates of digital mentorship program

Public high schools conferred with SEAMEO award for sustainable development initiatives

​ December 12, 2022 – Lauded for sustainable development initiatives, two Philippine public high schools of the Department of Education (DepEd) were conferred with the SEAMEO-Japan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Award in the recent 45th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting last November 29. From the 272 schools participating from eight Southeast Asian countries, the two continue reading : Public high schools conferred with SEAMEO award for sustainable development initiatives