May 21, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is investigating a suspected food-borne illnesses involving elementary students in Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental, due to alleged contaminated milk distributed in schools in the area under the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP). SBFP, as one of the Department’s priority initiatives, aims to address hunger and encourage continue reading : Official Statement
May 19, 2022 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones is set to address the plenary session of the Education World Forum (EWF) on equity and resources in basic education in the world’s largest gathering of education and skills ministers in London, United Kingdom on May 22 to 25. Secretary Briones will join over 125 ministers continue reading : Briones to address Education World Forum’s plenary in London
May 14, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd), through Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, is wholeheartedly grateful to our teachers and personnel who served in the recently-concluded 2022 National and Local Elections. The nation has once again witnessed the bravery and dedication of our legion of educators who greatly contributed to this year’s safe continue reading : Official Statement
May 11, 2022 – I welcome the announcement by Presidential frontrunner Bongbong Marcos that incoming Vice President Sara Duterte will concurrently serve as Department of Education Secretary. I and the DepEd family are ready to work with her team for the orderly transition of DepEd leadership. We will turn over the Basic Education Plan 2030, continue reading : Official Statement
May 11, 2022 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones praised Filipino learners who excellently represented the Philippines in international science, mathematics, and research competitions in the past years. Secretary Briones cited the recent triumph of Oriental Mindoro National High School’s Grade 10 STEM learners Symone Monika A. Yambao and Juliene Gabrielle U. Catibog in continue reading : Briones lauds young Filipino achievers for bagging international recognitions
Washington D.C. / Manila, 9 May 2022 – The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) welcomed the Republic of the Philippines today as its latest member. This brings the total number of GPE partner countries to 77. “GPE is delighted to include the Republic of the Philippines as a partner,” said Charles North, acting CEO of continue reading : Republic of the Philippines joins the Global Partnership for Education
May 10, 2022— Committed to addressing the challenges in digital learning and education technology, the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Information and Communications Technology Service (ICTS), reported the milestones of its Digital Rise Program during the 2022 World Book and Copyright Day Celebration. “We have come a long way, and we have learned a continue reading : DepEd highlights Digital Rise Program as key player in addressing challenges in education quality
May 10, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomes the recent passage of Republic Act 11713, or the Excellence in Teacher Education Act. We thank our President, legislators from the Senate and the House of Representatives, and advocates for their collective work and support to this major breakthrough for teacher quality, which is continue reading : On the passage of Republic Act 11713, or the Excellence in Teacher Education Act
PASIG CITY, May 9, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) establishes a 24/7 Election Task Force (ETF) Operation and Monitoring Center at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, Central Office to cater teacher- and school-related issues and concerns that may arise before, during, and after the conduct of the 2022 National and Local Elections. The DepEd continue reading : DepEd offers 24/7 Election Task Force support for teachers
May 9, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) strongly condemns the shooting of a teacher from Himamaylan National High School in Negros Occidental, who was set to serve in the 2022 National and Local Elections. Though it is unclear yet if such brutality was election-related, we denounce any acts of violence and injustice continue reading : On the shooting of a teacher in Himamaylan, Negros Occidental