October 20, 2022 – Bonuan Boquig National High School (BBNHS) in Dagupan City, Pangasinan won $50,000 for being hailed as the World’s Best School in the Environmental Action category of T4 Education. From 10 shortlisted schools across the world, BBNHS bagged the first prize through their their Ilog Ko, Aroen Ko (Ilog ko, Pangangalagaan Ko): continue reading : Public High School in Pangasinan bags international award for mangrove tree planting project
October 17, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) maintains its confidence in the benefits of holding in-person classes to promote academic development and the overall mental health and well-being of our learners. Several published studies point to the undisputable fact that in-person classes remain the best option for basic education. On 17 October continue reading : On the issuance of an Amendatory DepEd Order to DO 34, s. 2022
Marikina City, October 14, 2022 – As the return to full face-to-face classes approaches, the Department of Education (DepEd) and partners highlight the need to increase access to handwashing facilities to create safe learning environments. The WHO-UNICEF Joint Monitoring Panel for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 2021 update reveals that 64 percent of schools have continue reading : DepEd, DOH, UNICEF, WHO and Marikina City promote handwashing to create safe schools and communities
Aiming to strengthen school health and nutrition programs, the Department of Education (DepEd), together with the Department of Health (DOH), launched healthy learning institutions in the basic education sector through a ceremony held in Quirino High School, Quezon City, today, October 11, 2022. Carrying the theme “Pinalakas na Oplan Kalusugan sa DepEd, Pinatatag na continue reading : DOH, DEPED LAUNCH HEALTHY LEARNING INSTITUTIONS TO STRENGTHEN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMS
September 30, 2022 – As part of the National Peace Consciousness Month celebration, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in the conduct of the 1st National Peace Education Summit last September 26-27, 2022 in Davao. continue reading : DepEd joins 1st National Peace Education Summit
PASIG CITY, September 22, 2022 – In celebration of the World Car-Free Day, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday backed the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) initiatives of providing more inclusive transportation options for students, teaching and non-teaching personnel. The activity highlighted the theme “Paving Safe Pathways to Schools,” which aims to promote road continue reading : DepEd supports active transport, inclusive mobility on World Car-Free Day
September 22, 2022 – To further strengthen teacher education in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Teacher Education Council (TEC) Secretariat, has conducted stakeholders’ consultation for the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11713 or the Excellence in Teacher Education Act. In her message, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara continue reading : DepEd TEC conducts stakeholders’ consultation on Excellence in Teacher Education Act IRR
September 19, 2022 – Confidential expenses are allowed for all civilian offices, including the Department of Education. This has solid legal basis as provided under DBM Joint Circular 2015-01. The threats to the learning environment, safety, and security of DepEd personnel are interlocking with the mandate of support to the national security of civilian continue reading : On the issue of Confidential Funds for DepEd
September 19, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has proposed a budget of Php532 Million for SPED for FY 2023. Unfortunately, despite our earnest efforts to advocate for our learners with special needs, it was not considered in the National Expenditure Program (NEP). This is true for two other programs that were excluded continue reading : On the issue of zero-budget for SPED
The Department of Education, under the leadership of the Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte, has a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of abuses perpetrated in our schools, especially against our learners. DepEd is taking all reports about sexual abuse and violence against our learners in schools seriously as we are determined continue reading : Official Statement