November 14, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Child Protection Unit (CPU), opened the National Children’s Month (NCM) celebration with discussions on bullying reduction and securing child well-being in schools on Wednesday. During the kick-off program, representatives from DepEd’s CPU and Youth Formation Division (YFD), and Stairway Foundation, Inc. discussed topics continue reading : DepEd promotes bullying reduction, child well-being in National Children’s Month celebration
2,203 aspiring principals obtain eligibilities in the first PPSSH-aligned National Qualifying Examination for School Heads
November 10, 2022 – The Department released on Thursday the results of the first PPSSH-aligned National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH) with a total of 2,203 (36.90%) out of the 5,966 examinees now classified as eligible for the next stage (such as interview and paper screening) for Principal I positions. This year’s NQESH employed continue reading : 2,203 aspiring principals obtain eligibilities in the first PPSSH-aligned National Qualifying Examination for School Heads
Three public school students set to join ASEAN quiz competition
PASIG CITY, November 7, 2022 – Three public school students from various parts of the country are set to join the 10th ASEAN Quiz Regional Competition in Myanmar on December 11-17, 2022. Representing the Philippines in the regional competition are Amelia R. Persia of Donsol National Comprehensive High School in Region V, Brian James continue reading : Three public school students set to join ASEAN quiz competition
DepEd to launch Bullying Prevention campaign
PASIG CITY, November 04, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd), spearheaded by the Child Protection Unit (CPU), will launch the Bullying Prevention Advocacy Campaign during the observance of the 30th National Children’s Month (NCM) this November. With the theme #KasamaKa: BaLiK-Aral (Boses, Lakas ng Kabataan at Komunidad sa Balik-Aral), the said campaign will focus continue reading : DepEd to launch Bullying Prevention campaign
DepEd concludes National Mental Health Month with learning session for personnel
PASIG CITY, November 4, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) bolstered its personnel’s understanding and knowledge of mental health and its significance in the education sector through the Virtual Learning Session on Mental Health. Spearheaded by the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRMSS), in close partnership with the Bureau of Human Resources continue reading : DepEd concludes National Mental Health Month with learning session for personnel
‘Teach young children to dream big’: Bukidnon teacher shares path to conferment
November 4, 2022 – For his unwavering commitment to serving his students and community, a public school teacher from Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) was recognized as one of the 10 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos Awardees for 2022 in its 60th founding anniversary. Mr. Junmerth T. Jorta, Teacher I and Officer-in-Charge of Keupiyanan Te Balugo, continue reading : ‘Teach young children to dream big’: Bukidnon teacher shares path to conferment
DepEd promotes science literacy, inclusivity in 2022 Science Film Festival
November 3, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with Goethe-Institut Philippinen, will hold a virtual Science Film Festival 2022 from November 3 to December 3 to promote learners’ science literacy and awareness. With the theme “Equal Opportunities in Science”, the 13th edition of the festival aims to emphasize the commitment to continue reading : DepEd promotes science literacy, inclusivity in 2022 Science Film Festival
On the unnecessary cancellation of classes and the use of schools as billeting areas
October 28, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) aims to not only bring learners back to school, but also institute measures to maximize learning recovery. We would like to express our utmost appreciation and gratitude to our Local Government Units (LGUs), partner agencies from the National Government , Non- Government Organizations (NGO), and our continue reading : On the unnecessary cancellation of classes and the use of schools as billeting areas
DepEd trains field officers to beef up quality public assistance delivery
PASIG CITY, October 27, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Public Affairs Service – Public Assistance Action Center (PAS-PAAC), led the 2022 National Seminar and Planning Workshop of DepEd Public Assistance Coordinators (PACs) to strengthen their commitment to delivering quality and satisfactory public services. In his keynote message, Undersecretary Epimaco Densing continue reading : DepEd trains field officers to beef up quality public assistance delivery
DepEd highlights ASEAN awareness in International Commitments Forum
October 26, 2022— The Department of Education (DepEd), through the International Cooperation Office (ICO), recently conducted a Forum on International Commitments and Partnerships on Basic Education (IC Forum): ASEAN in Focus in Cebu City on October 3 and 4, 2022. The sessions focused on raising ASEAN awareness, its history, legacy, and relevance to the education continue reading : DepEd highlights ASEAN awareness in International Commitments Forum