September 16, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) strongly condemns any violence perpetrated against learners and strictly implements the Anti-Hazing Act that prohibits the conduct of hazing or any initiation rites associated with fraternities, sororities and similar organizations. We have released issuances prohibiting the practice of hazing in schools and imposed sanctions for violations. continue reading : On the Death of a Grade 10 Learner due to Alleged Hazing Incident
September 16, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) inaugurated 339 newly constructed school buildings and 98 restored Gabaldon Schoolhouses nationwide this week ahead of the opening of School Year 2021-2022. “Although the conduct of face-to-face classes is not yet allowed, these newly-installed classrooms will be instrumental in our mission to address classroom shortage continue reading : DepEd inaugurates 339 newly constructed school buildings, restores 98 Gabaldon Schoolhouses nationwide
September 15, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is happy to announce that the enrollment figure for School Year 2021-2022 has already breached the turnout of the previous school year. As of Wednesday, 26,308,875 learners are registered for SY 2021-2022, or 100.3% compared to last year’s enrollment. The data also shows that 11 continue reading : On the enrollment for School Year 2021-2022
September 14, 2021 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Monday officially welcomed the School Year 2021-2022 with renewed optimism for basic education as around 24.6 million learners attended the first day of classes nationwide. “Even in the time of cholera or COVID-19, with all its horrors and terrors, there is love. Even in continue reading : Briones tells stories of hope, love in time of pandemic as SY 2021-2022 formally opens
September 14, 2021 – With the support of the current administration, the Department of Education (DepEd) has posted major milestones to address the challenges of quality education, according to Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones. Summarizing DepEd’s accomplishments in the last five years on Saturday, Secretary Briones shared that the agency enjoyed high budget allocation and continue reading : Improved budget utilization, investments to attain quality education among milestones of Deped during PRRD’s term
September 11, 2021 – With the theme “OBE 2021: Bayanihan para sa Ligtas na Balik Eskwela”, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday will open School Year 2021-2022 featuring key developments and updates for safe return to schools. On September 13, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is scheduled to give his message to learners and teachers continue reading : DepEd to highlight Bayanihan para sa Ligtas na Balik Eskwela on SY 2021-2022 Opening
September 10, 2021 — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday kicked off the celebration of One Health Week by simultaneously inaugurating 1,869 school clinics around the country as part of the School Dental Health Care Program (SDHCP). “We find it necessary to still provide these services to learners and personnel to address the high continue reading : DepEd kicks off One Health Week with inauguration of 1,869 school clinics nationwide
September 10, 2021 – To inspire hopeful Filipino student-athletes and young sports enthusiasts, the Department of Education (DepEd) will feature Philippine Olympians who represented the country in Tokyo 2020 in the online PinoySports Heroes: The Ultimate Balik Eskwela Sportscon today. “Sports play a vital role in the development of our nation’s youth – not only continue reading : DepEd to feature Filipino Olympians in Balik Eskwela Sportscon
September 9, 2021- The Department of Education (DepEd) opens online application for the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP) today. “Through the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), DepEd was able to secure additional funds for the continuity of the implementation of SHS VP as well as its other programs of Government Assistance continue reading : DepEd opens Senior High School Voucher Application for SY 2021-2022
September 8, 2021 – Despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) was able to satisfactorily comply with the accounting standards set by the Commission of Audit (COA) for CY 2020 and performed significantly bettercompared to the previous year. “Based on this year’s audit report, the Department has delivered continue reading : DepEd gains satisfactory mark on 2020 COA report