PASAY CITY, 8 November 2024 — After the deliberation at the Plenary Level, the Department of Education (DepEd), led by Budget Sponsor Senator Pia Cayetano, successfully defended the agency’s budget at the Senate of the Philippines on Thursday. Under the General Appropriations Bill (GAB), DepEd and its attached agencies shall receive an allocation of P793.740 continue reading : DepEd’s P793.74-B budget for 2025 gets Senate’s nod
PASIG CITY, 7 November 2024 — Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized that one of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) priorities is to fast-track the review of the Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum and reduce the subjects to let learners focus more on work immersion. “So, we must have flexibility in our system. If we reduce continue reading : DepEd Set to Simplify Senior High School Curriculum
PASIG CITY, 06 November 2024 — Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the Department of Education’s (DepEd) commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in all procurement and bidding processes within the agency. According to the DepEd Memorandum No. 61, series of 2024, the Department underscored that the bidding activities by the agencies shall be in continue reading : DepEd upholds transparency, accountability through fair bidding process
QUEZON CITY, 5 November 2024 — Education Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted the need for stronger educational planning to stabilize learning amid climate-related disruptions at the UNESCO-IIEP Regional Conference on Educational Planning in Asia, held from November 5 to 7. “Our planning systems must adapt—and adapt quickly—to our new reality. Our education systems must be stable continue reading : DepEd collaborates with International Knowledge Institutions to Enhance Responsiveness to Emerging Challenges
PASIG CITY, 4 November, 2024 — The Department of Education (DepEd) will deploy the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) to support education continuity in schools impacted by typhoons and other natural disasters. The pilot implementation of DLP will begin this November in affected schools in Regions I, II, III, IV-A, V, and CAR. The DLP initiative continue reading : DepEd Rolls Out Innovative Solution to Combat Learning Loss
GAPAN CITY, NUEVA ECIJA, 2 November, 2024 — The Department of Education (DepEd), the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EdCom2) and UNICEF have recognized the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Gapan City for its effective resource management and impressive student achievement, positioning it as a model for public school financing across the Philippines. A continue reading : Fourth Class City Lauded for Impressive Learners’ Performance
PASIG CITY, 31 October, 2024 — In a major step to enhance math proficiency among public school students, the Department of Education (DepEd) has joined forces with Japan-based Sprix, Inc. to provide free access to the Test of Fundamental Skills (TOFAS) for learners nationwide. This partnership aims to support thousands of students in mastering essential continue reading : DepEd and Japanese Firm’s Partnership to Boost Public School Students’ Math Proficiency Nationwide
PASIG CITY, 30 October 2024 — Public school teachers and staff across the country are set to receive free access and training on Canva for Education starting November, following the Department of Education’s (DepEd) partnership with Canva Philippines. Education Secretary Sonny Angara signed a partnership on Wednesday with Canva Philippines for the rollout of Canva continue reading : Canva Gives Teachers Premium Access and Training for Free
PASIG CITY, 29 October 2024—The Department of Education (DepEd), under the leadership of Secretary Sonny Angara, has mobilized rapid response efforts to ensure that students can return to their studies as soon as possible following the disruption caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. Angara praised the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) staff and DepEd continue reading : DepEd Mobilizes Swift Response to Resume Learning After Severe Tropical Storm Kristine
PASIG CITY, 28 October 2024 — The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) signed a Memorandum of Agreement on Monday to provide free legal aid to DepEd teachers and personnel across the country. Witnessed by representatives from DepEd Teachers Union (DTU), Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), and Teachers’ Dignity continue reading : DepEd partners with IBP to provide legal aid for teachers nationwide