DepEd continues to strengthen its commitment to SDG, Global Citizenship through renewal of the ICO-KPTEP learning series

​ May 30, 2022 — The Department of Education (DepEd), through the International Cooperation Office (ICO), announced the conduct of the ICO-KPTEP 4th learning series to strengthen the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Global Citizenship Education (GCED). “Advancing Global Citizenship Education must be a priority for the education sector. In our current situation, where we continue reading : DepEd continues to strengthen its commitment to SDG, Global Citizenship through renewal of the ICO-KPTEP learning series

On the grant of additional honoraria for poll workers who rendered extended hours during the Elections

​ May 29, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomes the approval of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on granting additional honoraria for select teachers for their extended service during the 2022 National and Local Elections last May 9. DepEd, through Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones and Election Task Force Chair and Undersecretary for Administration continue reading : On the grant of additional honoraria for poll workers who rendered extended hours during the Elections

DepEd invites participation in global tobacco control media competition

May 27, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) invites learners, teaching and non-teaching personnel of DepEd, and other interested persons or groups to join the 2022 Global Media Competition (GMC) organized by the Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control (GGTC). Coordinated in the Philippines by civil society organization HealthJustice Philippines, the competition continue reading : DepEd invites participation in global tobacco control media competition

DepEd receives 100 school-in-a-bag (SIAB) kits from USAID, Smart Communications, and PBSP

Manila, May 27, 2022 – As part of the United States’ ongoing commitment to strengthen early grade reading, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), partnered with Smart Communications and Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), turned over 100 school-in-a-bag (SIAB) kits worth over PhP 10.4 million (US$ 208,000) to the Department of Education continue reading : DepEd receives 100 school-in-a-bag (SIAB) kits from USAID, Smart Communications, and PBSP

DepEd sets up Merit Selection Plan to strengthen recruitment process

​ PASIG CITY, May 26, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has set up a competency-based Merit Selection Plan (MSP) to strengthen its recruitment process and increase personnel quality and retention. Adhering to the principles of merit, competence, fitness, accountability, transparency, and equal opportunity, the Department issued DepEd Order No. 019, s. 2022, which continue reading : DepEd sets up Merit Selection Plan to strengthen recruitment process

Briones shares ALS, Last Mile Schools Program at Education World Forum 2022

LONDON, ENGLAND, May 25, 2022 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones drew praises from her fellow education ministers after presenting two key programs of the Department of Education (DepEd) — the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and the Last Mile Schools Program — during a plenary session at the Education World Forum 2022 last May 22 continue reading : Briones shares ALS, Last Mile Schools Program at Education World Forum 2022

On the Increased Funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Educational Service Contracting (ESC) and Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP)

​ May 24, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is grateful for the continued support of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the basic education, especially on the approval of the proposed substantial increase in the Government Assistance and Subsidies programs – Senior High School Voucher and Educational Service Contracting (ESC) under continue reading : On the Increased Funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Educational Service Contracting (ESC) and Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP)

Briones lauded DepEd Central Luzon’s effort in constructing Bataan High School for the Arts

​ May 24, 2022 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones lauded the Department of Education (DepEd) Central Luzon on its efforts in the ongoing construction and development of the Bataan High School for the Arts (BHSA) after her visit last May 11, Wednesday. “I am interested in the development of the Bataan High School for continue reading : Briones lauded DepEd Central Luzon’s effort in constructing Bataan High School for the Arts

DepEd, partners honor math and science teachers for developing innovative learning modules in financial literacy

PASIG CITY, May 23, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with Banco de Oro (BDO) Foundation and Huawei Philippines, honored math and science teachers for developing innovative financial literacy self-learning modules (SLMs) at the online awards ceremony for The Search for the Best Supplemental Learning Materials in the Teaching of Defined Key continue reading : DepEd, partners honor math and science teachers for developing innovative learning modules in financial literacy

DepEd unveils features of 2022 K-12 Curriculum in stakeholder forum

​ PASIG CITY, May 20, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday unveiled the features of the 2022 version of the K-12 Curriculum during the Stakeholders’ Forum on Curriculum Review and Curriculum Revision Updates at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan. “Critical decisions, even in the curriculum aspect, are not done unilaterally by the Department continue reading : DepEd unveils features of 2022 K-12 Curriculum in stakeholder forum