DepEd hands over chairpersonship of ASEAN Education Sector to Vietnam

​ February 18, 2022 – After two years at the helm, the Philippine Department of Education formally turned over the leadership of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Education Sector organizations to the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam. “We would like to give our deepest appreciation to the members of the Association continue reading : DepEd hands over chairpersonship of ASEAN Education Sector to Vietnam

DepEd celebrates Filipina scientists, role models on International Day of Women and Girls in Science

February 17, 2022 – In celebration of the 2022 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday highlighted outstanding Filipina scientists to inspire more young girls to venture into the field of science. “I am proud of the women who continue to uphold gender equality and the empowerment continue reading : DepEd celebrates Filipina scientists, role models on International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Briones inducts largest batch of third level DepEd appointees

​ February 16, 2022 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones inducted on February 9 the largest batch of third level DepEd officials appointed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the Eugenio Lopez Center, Antipolo City, Rizal. Secretary Briones administered the oath-taking of 25 newly-appointed DepEd officials and challenged them to passionately serve the agency and continue reading : Briones inducts largest batch of third level DepEd appointees

DepEd to expand integration of inclusivity, global citizenship topics in K to 12 curriculum

February 16, 2022— The Department of Education (DepEd) is eyeing to advance more topics on inclusivity and global citizenship in the intended curriculum for basic education. For years, DepEd, through the Bureau of Curriculum Development (BCD), has been updating and recalibrating its curriculum to be up to par with international curriculums, including the integration of continue reading : DepEd to expand integration of inclusivity, global citizenship topics in K to 12 curriculum

DepEd expresses support over pediatric vaccination of ages 5-11

February 14, 2022, PASIG CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd), along with other government agencies and private organizations, expressed their proactive support to the pediatric vaccination during the RESBAKUNA KIDS: Vaccination Rollout for 5-11 years old on Tuesday at SM Megamall. Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones emphasized that the vaccination drive for children is continue reading : DepEd expresses support over pediatric vaccination of ages 5-11

#AllinLahatsaALS: DepEd rallies support for ALS, its law and IRR

February 11, 2022 — “A truly strengthened and intensified Alternative Learning System (ALS) Program for all out-of-school children in special cases, youth, and adults (OSCYAs) is a promise that the administration of Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones delivered in less than six years in office,” ALS Assistant Secretary G.H. Ambat declared as the Department of Education continue reading : #AllinLahatsaALS: DepEd rallies support for ALS, its law and IRR

DepEd stresses importance of co-curricular activities on learners’ well-being amid pandemic in the first-ever online NFOT

​ February 9, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) conducted the first-ever Online National Festival of Talents (NFOT) from January 24 to 28, 2022 to emphasize the positive impact of co-curricular activities on the well-being of learners amid the pandemic. “Our learners need outlets through co-curricular or extra-curricular activities to ease their stress, tension, continue reading : DepEd stresses importance of co-curricular activities on learners’ well-being amid pandemic in the first-ever online NFOT

Briones shares journey to being an empowered woman, credits influence of education

​ February 8, 2022 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones shared her journey and educational experiences that helped her be empowered during the Asia Women’s Forum 2022 last Thursday. “I was fortunate I grew up in a family where there were no distinctions between genders. The driving ambition was to send all of us to continue reading : Briones shares journey to being an empowered woman, credits influence of education