May 24, 2021 – The Department of Education and Department of Budget and Management have issued the Joint Circular No. 1 s., 2021, amending the National Budget Circular 514, s. 2007, which grants higher Special Hardship Allowance to eligible teachers and school heads. During the EduAksyon press conference in Bicol Region, Undersecretary for Finance continue reading : New DepEd, DBM issuance to increase Special Hardship Allowance for education personnel
May 23, 2021 – In a move to further bridge literacy gaps, the Department of Education (DepEd) welcomed the addition of Globe eLibrary in the DepEd Commons to expand its readily-available English subject materials. With this development, DepEd and Globe aim to improve English reading and comprehension skills of Filipino learners and enrich their continue reading : Globe eLibrary added to DepEd Commons features
May 23, 2021 — Citing different technology-based projects of the Department of Education (DepEd), Undersecretary for Administration Alain Del B. Pascua highlighted the importance of harnessing technology as part of education’s new normal during an international educational forum. In the first-ever Asia Pacific Public Sector Digital Summit, Undersecretary Pascua underscored the Philippine government’s initiatives continue reading : Pascua bares technology-based plans of DepEd in preparation for education’s new normal
May 22, 2021 – Highlighting the spirit of Bayanihan and the dedication to ensure learning continuity, the Department of Education (DepEd) TV bagged the Grand Prize for Outstanding Thematic Presentation in the recently concluded SIGNIS Asia TV Conference held in South Korea. Titled Bridging over the Pandemic, the entry of DepEd TV was praised continue reading : DepEd TV wins SIGNIS Asia TV Conference Grand Prize
May 22, 2021 – Serving as one of the DepEd’s support systems for learners during distance learning, the OKKK! Tambayan (Online Kahusayan at Katatagan ng Kabataan) program has officially wrapped up Season 3 and is gearing up for the potential release of a new season. The online series helped learners express their emotions and continue reading : DepEd DRRMS wraps up OKKK! Tambayan Season 3
May 21, 2021 — To further capacitate student-leaders amid distance learning setup, the Department of Education (DepEd) will be launching a virtual leadership and character development training for Supreme Student Government officials. Anchored on the mission, vision, and core values of the Department, the virtual training aims to capacitate young student leaders and hone continue reading : DepEd conducts virtual leadership, character development training for student leaders
May 21, 2021 – Providing proactive Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) to its personnel and stakeholders, the Department of Education (DepEd) will launch the TAYO Naman!: Tulong, Alaga, Yakap, at Oras para sa mga Tagapagtaguyod ng Edukasyon online series. “We have started this last year as we recognized the need for ample continue reading : DepEd launches new virtual series to support personnel’s mental health
May 20, 2021 – Education Chief Leonor Magtolis Briones lauded a public school teacher from the Bicol region for bagging an award from the National Geographic Society for her innovative environmental project for learners. Ranielle Navarro, Teacher III at Albay Central School (ACS), is one of the 2021 NatGeo Award winners for breaking the continue reading : Briones lauds Bicolana teacher for bagging NatGeo Award
May 19, 2021 – Representing more than 50,000 non-teaching personnel of DepEd in 17 regions and 200 divisions, the DepEd-National Employees’ Union (DepEd-NEU) urged stakeholders to rally behind Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones and the Department of Education on various programs and projects for Filipino learners. Advocating to improve the delivery of education amid the pandemic, continue reading : DepEd-NEU lauds agency’s efforts for learning continuity, calls for unity among stakeholders
May 14, 2021 – In continuous support to teachers in administering blended learning, the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to distribute a connectivity load sufficient for three months to teachers by next month. “With or without the pandemic, the Department has actively advocated for policies and programs that will further support our teachers. Through continue reading : DepEd to roll out connectivity load to teachers next month