ADVISORY

​ 6 March 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) warns schools and the public about deceitful individuals falsely representing themselves as authorized personnel of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) or the Vice President and DepEd Secretary to conduct monitoring activities on behalf of the Department. These individuals have no affiliation with the continue reading : ADVISORY

Fake “Pang Baon” Posts

6 March 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) warns the public about FAKE posts claiming that they give out “pang baon” for Grade 1 to 6 learners. Parents are strongly advised not to give out their children’s school information and identification to these kinds of hideous posts so as not to compromise their security. continue reading : Fake “Pang Baon” Posts

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

​ 1 March 2024 — The Department of Education (DepEd) has received several complaints in relation to school personnel selling and requiring learners to buy booklets or workbooks for Catch-Up Fridays, as well as other school activities. The Department reiterates that such acts are strictly prohibited. Catch-Up Fridays and other school activities must not involve continue reading : OFFICIAL STATEMENT

VP Sara expresses gratitude to DepEd partners’ support in realizing MATATAG Agenda

PASAY CITY, February 23, 2024 – Vice President of the Philippines and Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) Sara Z. Duterte on Tuesday recognized the agency’s partners for their invaluable contribution and support to realizing the MATATAG Agenda. “To our partners, thank you for your unending support that complements our goals and aspirations for continue reading : VP Sara expresses gratitude to DepEd partners’ support in realizing MATATAG Agenda

DepEd to gradually shift back to April-May break, adjusts SY 2023-2024 activities

PASIG CITY, February 20, 2024 – Recognizing the results of field surveys and consultations among national organizations and teachers, the Department of Education (DepEd) is gradually shifting back to the April-May break, starting with the adjustments of the remaining activities for School Year 2023-2024. The Department highlighted that the gradual shift is vital to avoid continue reading : DepEd to gradually shift back to April-May break, adjusts SY 2023-2024 activities

DepEd gathers insights from pilot schools of the MATATAG Curriculum

PASAY CITY, 16 February 2024 — To ensure the effectiveness of the recently launched curriculum for Kinder to Grade 10, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday convened the field implementers and teachers through the National Summit of the MATATAG Curriculum Pilot Implementers on Friday at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). “We believe that continue reading : DepEd gathers insights from pilot schools of the MATATAG Curriculum

VP-Sec. Sara underscores valuable insights of SEAMEO Centers to MATATAG implementation during Malaysia visit

​ MALAYSIA, February 15, 2024 – Vice President of the Philippines and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte cited the successful education strategies of the Malaysian Ministry of Education and the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Centers which can offer valuable insights for the Philippines in its implementation of the MATATAG Agenda and continue reading : VP-Sec. Sara underscores valuable insights of SEAMEO Centers to MATATAG implementation during Malaysia visit

DepEd, partners call for more opportunities for women in STEM field

​ QUEZON CITY, February 15, 2024 — Underscoring the importance of involvement, diversity, and access of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field, the Department of Education (DepEd) gathered around 500 female learners and teachers to celebrate the 2024 International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 13. Spearheaded by the continue reading : DepEd, partners call for more opportunities for women in STEM field