June 3, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) acquired the approval of the Commission of Elections (COMELEC) in increasing the honoraria of teachers who will serve as Electoral Board (EB) and Poll Workers in the upcoming 2022 National and Local Elections. In February 2021, Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones reached out to Comelec through continue reading : DepEd’s proposal of poll honoraria increase for teachers gets Comelec approval
Briones joins interfaith prayer for education, country amid COVID-19 situation
June 3, 2021 – In support of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s call for national prayer, Education Chief Leonor Magtolis Briones joined other key government officials and religious groups to pray for the recovery and healing of the Philippines from the COVID-19 pandemic in virtual interfaith events on May 29 and 30. During “The Whole continue reading : Briones joins interfaith prayer for education, country amid COVID-19 situation
Panay Bukidnon SHS learner shares IP culture in international cultural diversity forum
June 2, 2021 – In celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity held every May 21 of the year, a Panay Bukidnon senior high school student shared his passion for Indigenous Peoples music and culture as he represented the Philippines in the virtual International Youth Forum on Cultural Diversity. “I believe my work in music continue reading : Panay Bukidnon SHS learner shares IP culture in international cultural diversity forum
DepEd joins Social Watch’s Philippine Smoke-Free Movement on WNTD
June 2, 2021 – In time for the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday officially joined the Philippine Smoke-Free Movement (PSFM) of the Social Watch Philippines (SWP) to further champion the advocacy of a smoke-free Philippines among DepEd personnel and learners. The PSFM is a multi-sectoral and disciplinary continue reading : DepEd joins Social Watch’s Philippine Smoke-Free Movement on WNTD
Briones lauds LGUs, stakeholders in parent academy initiatives
June 1, 2021 — Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones commended the efforts of local government units (LGU), Parents-Teachers Association (PTA), and other stakeholders for guiding and supporting parents and families in the blending learning setup of their children. During the Educating our Children in the New Normal Webinar organized by CenSEI last May 21, continue reading : Briones lauds LGUs, stakeholders in parent academy initiatives
DepEd, BCSP unveil Philippine biodiversity toolkit for teachers, learners
June 1, 2021 – In line with the celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity last May 22, the Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with the Biodiversity Conservation Society of the Philippines (BCSP), launched the Samot-Saring Buhay: A toolkit on Philippine Biodiversity to impart appreciation and awareness of the country’s rich biodiversity continue reading : DepEd, BCSP unveil Philippine biodiversity toolkit for teachers, learners
DepEd recognizes external partners’ support to learning continuity
May 31, 2021 – Advocating for stakeholder engagement and collaboration, the Department of Education (DepEd), through its External Partnerships Service (EPS), recognized the exemplary assistance of more than 130 external partners to learners and teachers this school year during the Virtual Partners’ Appreciation program last May 14, 2021. With the theme “Celebrating Partnership Amidst the continue reading : DepEd recognizes external partners’ support to learning continuity
DepEd, DOH hold 1st town hall meeting to promote vaccine acceptance among stakeholders
May 31, 2021 – In preparation of the vaccine roll-out for the A4 priority group, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) collaborated in the conduct of a Town Hall Meeting of education frontliners on the government’s vaccination program held last May 18. DepEd Task Force COVID-19 (DTFC) Chairperson and continue reading : DepEd, DOH hold 1st town hall meeting to promote vaccine acceptance among stakeholders
National Academy of Sports offers full scholarships to talented student-athletes
May 27, 2021 – Set for its inaugural school year, the National Academy of Sports (NAS) will offer full scholarships in secondary education to talented Filipino student-athletes. Created through Republic Act No. 11470, the NAS was institutionalized to recognize and develop exceptionally talented students from all sectors, including indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and continue reading : National Academy of Sports offers full scholarships to talented student-athletes
DepEd welcomes National Academy of Sports officials
May 26, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) formally welcomed the officials of the newly-established National Academy of Sports (NAS), which is set to admit its first batch of learners by August 2021. Created through Republic Act No. 11470, the NAS is an attached institution of DepEd, in close coordination with the Philippine continue reading : DepEd welcomes National Academy of Sports officials