4 March 2023 – Learning recovery is foremost on the agenda of the Department of Education today. It does not include the pointless weeklong transport strike supported by ACT. The transport strike is a painful interference in our efforts to provide solutions to the problems besetting our education system and will only exacerbate the learning continue reading : STATEMENT BY DEPED SECRETARY SARA DUTERTE ON ACT TEACHERS SUPPORT TO THE TRANSPORT STRIKE
DepEd execs visit SOCCSKSARGEN, conduct consultations with field offices, schools
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, March 02, 2023 – To identify various challenges in the field offices, the Department of Education (DepEd) Executive Committee (ExeCom) members addressed issues and concerns faced by the Schools Division Offices and schools from SOCCSKSARGEN during the ExeCom Regional Consultation on February 27. “We would like to extend our appreciation for the continue reading : DepEd execs visit SOCCSKSARGEN, conduct consultations with field offices, schools
DepEd, partner agency introduces e-learning course to strengthen child protection
PASIG CITY, March 01, 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with the Stairway Foundation Inc. (SFI), launched an e-learning course to better capacitate school-based Child Protection Committees (CPCs). The DepEd Learner Rights and Protection Office (LRPO) introduced the said initiative in commemoration of Safer Internet Day Philippines 2023. Vice President and continue reading : DepEd, partner agency introduces e-learning course to strengthen child protection
Field offices welcome renewed partnership between DepEd and DPWH on addressing classroom gaps
SUBIC, ZAMBALES, February 27, 2023 – Field offices welcomed the renewed partnership between the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in reinforcing the School Building Program (SBP) during the National Planning Conference on the School Building Program (NPC-SBP). During the NPC-SBP, DepEd Central Luzon Regional Director May continue reading : Field offices welcome renewed partnership between DepEd and DPWH on addressing classroom gaps
Updates on DepEd Legal Actions
February 20, 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is taking measures to ensure that values of integrity, transparency, and accountability are being upheld by our officials, teachers, and non-teaching personnel. In the past months, we have immediately acted on several legal cases filed against alleged erring public officials, personnel, and service providers of DepEd. continue reading : Updates on DepEd Legal Actions
DepEd, DPWH renew partnership in building basic education facilities
SUBIC, ZAMBALES, February 10, 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) renewed their partnership in strengthening the School Building Program (SBP) to address the nationwide classroom gaps. During the 2023 National Planning Conference: School Building Program (NPC-SBP), DepEd Undersecretary for School Infrastructure and Facilities Epimaco V. continue reading : DepEd, DPWH renew partnership in building basic education facilities
VP Sara to pursue education reforms as SEAMEO Council President
MANDALUYONG CITY, February 10, 2023— Vice President of the Philippines and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte advocated for education reforms through unity and shared education goals as she was elected as SEAMEO council president for 2023 to 2025. “The Philippines humbly accepts the challenge in leading its ASEAN counterparts in the post-pandemic recovery by continue reading : VP Sara to pursue education reforms as SEAMEO Council President
VP Sara calls for bayanihan, urgency in addressing learning gaps in 52nd SEAMEC
MANDALUYONG CITY, February 09, 2023— Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte calls for unity and urgency in addressing learning gaps and education equality in her message during the opening of the Southeast Asian Education Ministers for the 52nd SEAMEO Council Conference (SEAMEC). “We need to act now. We cannot afford to continue reading : VP Sara calls for bayanihan, urgency in addressing learning gaps in 52nd SEAMEC
DepEd vows to champion teachers’ welfare, professional development
PASIG CITY, February 07, 2023 – Recognizing teachers’ critical role in the education sector’s success, the Department of Education (DepEd) affirmed its commitment to strengthening teachers’ support and uplifting teaching quality in the country. In her Basic Education Report 2023, Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte recognized the zeal and passion of continue reading : DepEd vows to champion teachers’ welfare, professional development
Palarong Pambansa set for 2023 comeback, introduces Pre-National Qualifying Meet
PASIG CITY, February 07, 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) announced the conduct of the 2023 Palarong Pambansa from July 29 to August 5, 2023 in Marikina City, nearly three years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced its cancellation. The local government unit (LGU) of Marikina City, DepEd-National Capital Region (NCR) continue reading : Palarong Pambansa set for 2023 comeback, introduces Pre-National Qualifying Meet