PASIG CITY, August 8, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) significantly improved its budget utilization and its delivery of education services and resources in the past year as it continues to provide better access to quality basic education to more Filipino learners. “Our continued investments in basic education, including the sustained implementation of the continue reading : DepEd highlights accomplishments, sets direction for 2019
Briones to DepEd officials, personnel: Bring back vital insights from foreign travels
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, July 7, 2018 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones reminded all DepEd officials and personnel to bring additional knowledge and insights from their official foreign travels that are essential in developing meaningful and useful programs for the Department. “Be sure that you don’t only bring back your memorabilia or continue reading : Briones to DepEd officials, personnel: Bring back vital insights from foreign travels
ALS specialists enhance capacity for effective program implementation
CABANATUAN CITY, July 6, 2018 – In line with its commitment to further capacitate its teaching and non-teaching personnel, the Department of Education (DepEd) conducted the Luzon leg of its Training for Education Program Specialist II for Alternative Learning System (EPSA) on the Fundamentals of ALS from June 5 to 8 at the Harvest Hotel continue reading : ALS specialists enhance capacity for effective program implementation
PH students conquer int’l Science contest in HK
PASIG CITY, July 2, 2018 – Students of two Science High Schools in the Philippines recently toppled international opponents in the Hong Kong Students Science Project Competition (HKSSPC) held at the Hong Kong Science Park on March 10, 2018. Neil David Cayanan and Lucia Dizon of Angeles City Science High School (ACSHS) in Pampanga were continue reading : PH students conquer int’l Science contest in HK
UP-NCPAG honors Secretary Briones for sterling legacy in education, governance
PASIG CITY, June 29, 2018 – In recognition of her unparalleled contributions as an educator, a champion of fiscal management and social development, and a public servant, the University of the Philippines-National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG) formally honored Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones as one of its pillars during continue reading : UP-NCPAG honors Secretary Briones for sterling legacy in education, governance
Update on the procurement of razors for the Senior High School Program at DepEd Region 10
PASIG CITY, June 29, 2018 – Initial information received by the Department of Education (DepEd) on the alleged overpricing of razors procured by DepEd Region 10 revealed that the supplier of the items in question did not comply with the technical specifications provided by the Bureau of Learning Resources (BLR). Targeted for use of Senior continue reading : Update on the procurement of razors for the Senior High School Program at DepEd Region 10
DepEd reports increased budget utilization, closes gap of underspending in education
PASIG CITY, June 29, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) affirms that it has made significant strides in addressing its fiscal challenges, and is finally on its way to closing the gap of underspending within the agency. From 88% obligation rate in 2015, DepEd has increased its budget utilization to 90% in 2016, and continue reading : DepEd reports increased budget utilization, closes gap of underspending in education
DepEd under Briones administration gains highest approval rating in latest Pulse survey
PASIG CITY, June 14, 2018 – The latest Pulse Asia Ulat ng Bayan Survey revealed that the Department of Education (DepEd) enjoyed the highest approval rating under the leadership of Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones. During the Briones administration, DepEd’s year-on-year approval rating – 83% in March 2017 and 84% March 2018 – has reached the highest levels since continue reading : DepEd under Briones administration gains highest approval rating in latest Pulse survey
DepEd releases results of reopened SHS Voucher Program application
PASIG CITY, June 13, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) released the results of the Batch 2 of the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program (SHS-VP) applications, including applicants with status of “reviewed, for further evaluation” last May 25. All applicants who completed and submitted their applications from April 3 to 27 may now check continue reading : DepEd releases results of reopened SHS Voucher Program application
Manila Concert Choir presents Independence Day concert
PASIG CITY, June 9, 2018 – Watch the Manila Concert Choir (MCC), led by Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, in “Lahi: Kultura, Musika, Atbp.” on June 10, Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at the GSIS Theater, Pasay City. “Lahi: Kultura, Musika, Atbp.” is a concert that commemorates the 120th Philippine Independence Day and celebrates the continue reading : Manila Concert Choir presents Independence Day concert