Abra quake update: 226 damaged schools need Php 1.3 billion for rehabilitation, reconstruction

​ ​ PASIG CITY, July 29, 2022 – BULLETIN #3 – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday afternoon said that there are now 226 damaged schools from the 9,539 affected schools, according to its updated field report. Based on the latest Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) information, the 226 damaged schools were continue reading : Abra quake update: 226 damaged schools need Php 1.3 billion for rehabilitation, reconstruction

All systems go for full remote online National Qualifying Examination of aspiring school heads in DepEd

​ PASIG CITY, July 29, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is ready to conduct the first full remote online examination for the 2022 National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH) for aspiring school heads on July 31, 2022. This year’s NQESH will be administered online as part of DepEd’s proactive response to the continue reading : All systems go for full remote online National Qualifying Examination of aspiring school heads in DepEd

DepEd notes increase in damaged schools due to Abra quake in latest report

PASIG CITY, July 28, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday afternoon released an updated report on the damages sustained by divisions affected by the recent 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Abra and nearby provinces. Based on the latest Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) information, 9,539 schools in 58 divisions were affected continue reading : DepEd notes increase in damaged schools due to Abra quake in latest report

DepEd initial report: 8027 schools affected, 35 damaged by Magnitude 7 earthquake in Abra

​ PASIG CITY, July 28, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) reported that 35 schools in 15 school division offices from Luzon sustained infrastructure damages in the aftermath of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Abra and nearby provinces on Wednesday morning. According to the initial Rapid Assessment of Damages Report (RADaR) of agency’s Disaster continue reading : DepEd initial report: 8027 schools affected, 35 damaged by Magnitude 7 earthquake in Abra

Official Statement

​ July 27, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is one with the nation in praying for the safety and welfare of the Filipino people amidst the magnitude 7 earthquake in Abra. DepEd offices and schools heavily affected by the earthquake are suspended as declared by their local government units, in accordance with DepEd continue reading : Official Statement

On harassment and abuse allegations at the Philippine High School for the Arts

​ July 12, 2022 – Committed to protecting the welfare of all learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) has sought the immediate assistance of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the reports of emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse allegations in the Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA) in Los Baños, Laguna. In continue reading : On harassment and abuse allegations at the Philippine High School for the Arts

DepEd kicks off National School Launch of BIDA Kid Campaign to promote health and safety protocols

​ ANTIPOLO CITY, July 07, 2022 – As part of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) 124th Founding Anniversary, the agency has kicked off the National School Launch of the BIDA Kid Campaign at San Roque National High School (SRNHS) to strengthen safe return to schools measures. With the plan of implementing face to face classes continue reading : DepEd kicks off National School Launch of BIDA Kid Campaign to promote health and safety protocols

DepEd launches DRR information management system with Save the Children Philippines, Prudence Foundation

​ ORTIGAS, PASIG CITY, July 6, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) formally launched the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Information System (DRRMIS), an effective information management and communication system that will increase the safety precautions of all schools in the country. DRRMIS is a product of the Education Safe from Disasters (Comprehensive School continue reading : DepEd launches DRR information management system with Save the Children Philippines, Prudence Foundation