September 8, 2021 – Despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) was able to satisfactorily comply with the accounting standards set by the Commission of Audit (COA) for CY 2020 and performed significantly bettercompared to the previous year. “Based on this year’s audit report, the Department has delivered continue reading : DepEd gains satisfactory mark on 2020 COA report
DepEd sets up 2021 OBE command center to address public concerns on enrollment, school opening
September 6, 2021 –The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday set up the Oplan Balik Eskwela2021 Public Assistance Command Center (OBE-PACC) nationwide to cater to stakeholders’ queries and concerns before the School Year 2021-2022 officially open on September 13. “We want to make sure that we will be able to address all enrollment-related issues continue reading : DepEd sets up 2021 OBE command center to address public concerns on enrollment, school opening
DepEd to increase utilization of TV and Radio lessons for SY 2021-2022
September 3, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is targeting to increase the utilization of TV and radio-based materials to further support the implementation of blended learning for School Year 2021-2022. “Hindi natin maikakaila na hindi mawawala ang mahalagang papel na ginagampanan ng TV at radio sa bansa sa paghatid ng edukasyon sapagkat hindi continue reading : DepEd to increase utilization of TV and Radio lessons for SY 2021-2022
DepEd records almost 500k participants for VINSET’s second edition
September 02, 2021 – Less than two weeks before the opening of School Year 2021-2022, the Department of Education (DepEd) trained around 500k teachers and personnel during the second edition of a week-long Virtual In-Service Training (VINSET) launched on Monday. For the first three days, the second edition garnered 554,562 participants, surpassing the continue reading : DepEd records almost 500k participants for VINSET’s second edition
DepEd showcases indigenous culture, tradition in Pasundayag: 2021 International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples
September 1, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) showcased the culture and tradition of different indigenous peoples (IPs) and communities worldwide in “Pasundayag 2021 in celebration of the International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples on August 9, Monday. During the virtual event, the Philippines’ Panay Bukidnon group, Indonesian traditional musician Made Gita Sudhyantari, continue reading : DepEd showcases indigenous culture, tradition in Pasundayag: 2021 International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples
DepEd to hold virtual activities for National Science and Technology Fair 2021
August 30, 2021 – To highlight the role of science and research in addressing present global challenges and issues amidst a pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct a virtual National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) 2021 on August 31 to September 3. With the theme “Agham, Pananaliksik, at Teknolohiya: Kabalikat sa Matatag continue reading : DepEd to hold virtual activities for National Science and Technology Fair 2021
DepEd issues guidelines on professional development fund of teachers, school leaders
August 27, 2021 – To further support the continuing professional development of public school teachers and leaders, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued multi-year implementing guidelines on the allocation and utilization of the Human Resource Development (HRD) fund for teachers and school leaders. The guidelines aim to promote accountability, ensure transparency and efficiency continue reading : DepEd issues guidelines on professional development fund of teachers, school leaders
DepEd set to distribute 40,000 laptops to schools, offices nationwide
August 26, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to deliver some 40,000 laptops to teachers, personnel, schools, and field offices nationwide this month to provide essential support to education frontliners for the upcoming school year. “The provision of internet-capable equipment to DepEd offices, schools, and teachers is great news for the continue reading : DepEd set to distribute 40,000 laptops to schools, offices nationwide
DepEd, Educ Forum to hold virtual forum series on education quality reforms
August 25, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with the Philippine Forum for Quality Basic Education (Educ Forum), will kick off a virtual forum series on Thursday, August 26, to discuss ongoing reform initiatives for basic education in the country. “Through this series, we aim to raise greater awareness on education issues continue reading : DepEd, Educ Forum to hold virtual forum series on education quality reforms
DepEd reaches 8.5M enrollees as enhanced remote enrollment adopted for SY 2021-2022
August 25, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday reached more than 8.5 million enrollees for School Year 2021-2022. As of August 25, 2021, the total number of enrollees for basic formal education all over the country hits 8,557,205, covering both public and private schools. Enrollment started last August 16 and will run continue reading : DepEd reaches 8.5M enrollees as enhanced remote enrollment adopted for SY 2021-2022