October 22, 2021 — Science Teacher Bryant Acar from Science and Technology Education Center – Senior High School (STEC-SHS) in Basak, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu has made it to the Top 10 of the prestigious Global Teacher Prize (GTP) 2021. Nominated by his students and colleagues for the prestigious international award due to his various contributions continue reading : Science Teacher from Cebu hailed as one of Top 10 finalists for prestigious Global Teacher Prize
October 21, 2021 — In celebration of International Day of the Girl, Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones encouraged communities and parents to keep supporting girls and young women. “We also have to encourage the parents, the communities to make the first move or support the first move of these girls because, by themselves, they cannot continue reading : Briones encourages parents, communities to show support to young women
October 21, 2021 – For his valuable contributions in promoting Filipino and indigenous languages through education, research, and community engagements, a public high school teacher from Isabela was hailed among the five awardees of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) Ulirang Guro sa Filipino 2021. In a virtual ceremony held last October 4, Mr. continue reading : Isabela public school teacher among KWF’s Ulirang Guro sa Filipino 2021 awardee
LOS BAÑOS, October 20, 2021 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones expressed her gratitude to the University of the Philippines – Los Banos for breeding a gumamela hybrid named in her honor under the Women in Public Service series. In an intimate ceremony inside the campus, Secretary Briones thanked former President and National Scientist continue reading : Briones thanks UPLB for Women in Public Service recognition
October 20, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct its first-ever Virtual Sports Skills Demonstration Contest on November 19, 2021 to provide an avenue for public school student-athletes to showcase their sports skills. Dubbed as ‘Talentadong Pinoy’, the demonstration contest will feature student-athletes’ skills in sports played in the Palarong Pambansa such as continue reading : DepEd to conduct first-ever virtual sports skills demonstration contest
October 19, 2021— Highlighting the importance of climate education, the Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized the international call for global climate justice to address the adverse effects it entails on children in a youth webinar held last September 24. DepEd, through the Bureau of Learner Support Services- Youth Formation Division (BLSS-YFD), teamed up with continue reading : DepEd reiterates call to address climate crisis, launches webinar for youth
October 18, 2021— Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones extended her gratitude to partners and organizations and acknowledged their part in closing education gaps during the Brigada Pagbasa Partner’s Convergence on Wednesday. “It is good to hear voices from those who believed [in] the Department. Thank you for your initiatives. This event aims to provide continue reading : Briones thanks partners for addressing education gaps in reading
October 16, 2021 – Education Chief Leonor Magtolis Briones’ passion for education and governance was recognized by the University of the Philippines – Los Baños (UPLB) after naming a new gumamela hybrid in her honor. Now in its 21st year, the Women in Public Service series names Gumamela or “Hibiscus rosa-sinensis” hybrids after women continue reading : UPLB names new gumamela hybrid after Secretary Briones in Women in Public Service series
Manila, 15 October 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) and Department of Health (DOH) renewed their commitment to promote handwashing in schools and communities, together with other health measures, to ensure safe school reopening and reduce disease transmission in public settings. To mark this renewal, DepEd and DOH, in collaboration with UNICEF and continue reading : DepEd, DOH commit to create culture of handwashing in schools and communities amid COVID-19 pandemic
October 14, 2021 – For her exemplary contributions to nation-building and response to the challenges in basic education in the country, Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones formally received the prestigious Lifetime Contributor Award for the public sector at the 12th Asia CEO Awards on Tuesday night. “On behalf of the executives of the public continue reading : Briones receives prestigious Lifetime Contributor Award at Asia CEO Awards 2021