August 2, 2021 – To further enhance the knowledge acquired in the previous school year, the Department of Education (DepEd) has started streaming episodes of the ETUlay Summer Camp. From July 19 until August 28, the ETUlay Summer Camp will offer English and Math remediation programs for interested learners, as well as Scouting, Arts continue reading : DepEd offers English, Math remediation for learners in ETUlay Summer Camp
Briones challenges school superintendents to lead by courage in PASS oath-taking
July 30, 2021 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones posed a challenge to newly-inducted officers and board of directors of the Philippine Association of School Superintendents (PASS.) “We have to realistically contend with fear. Our children are afraid, our teachers are afraid and, I suspect that even in your heart of hearts, you are also continue reading : Briones challenges school superintendents to lead by courage in PASS oath-taking
Briones appeals to institutionalize policies for a smoke-free country
July 29, 2021 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Wednesday appealed to legislators and policymakers to institutionalize strong and comprehensive tobacco control policies in support of the promotion of healthy choices among Filipinos learners. “We are using all available platforms to appeal to our legislators, decision-makers, and influencers to help us in protecting the continue reading : Briones appeals to institutionalize policies for a smoke-free country
Briones highlights factors to benchmark education at 2021 UNESCO Education Meeting
July 28, 2021 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones underscored three crucial factors in setting international and regional benchmarks for the Sustainable Development Goal (SGD) 2030 indicators to monitor the real progress of member states in UNESCO’s 2021 Global Education Meeting (GEM). In the Ministerial Segment of 2021 GEM on July 13, Secretary Briones continue reading : Briones highlights factors to benchmark education at 2021 UNESCO Education Meeting
DepEd leads youth voter registration campaign for 2022 elections
July 26, 2021 – Recognizing the role of the youth in shaping the country’s future, the Department of Education (DepEd) spearheaded the campaign “Pulse of the Youth: National Voter Registration Campaign for the 2022 Elections” to provide information on how to register for the upcoming elections. “It is important that we hear the voice continue reading : DepEd leads youth voter registration campaign for 2022 elections
DepEd eyes 3.1M beneficiaries for School-Based Feeding Program for the upcoming school year
July 23, 2021 – After surpassing its target in the past school year, the Department of Education (DepEd) will increase its School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) to cover 3.1 million learners for the upcoming School Year (SY) 2021-2022. For SY 2020-2021, the SBFP surpassed its 1.7 million target beneficiaries, posting a 183.46% achievement rate for continue reading : DepEd eyes 3.1M beneficiaries for School-Based Feeding Program for the upcoming school year
DepEd launches COVID-19 vaccination tracker app for personnel
July 22, 2021 – In support of the National Deployment and Vaccination Plan (NDVP), the Department of Education (DepEd) developed the DepEd Mobile App to provide a safer avenue for teaching and non-teaching personnel to provide information and status of their vaccination. “We decided to create this platform to give our personnel and teachers a continue reading : DepEd launches COVID-19 vaccination tracker app for personnel
Filipino teachers join international webinar for educational technology upskilling
July 22, 2021 – To help upskill and equip Filipino educators with the integration of educational technology, the Department of Education (DepEd) and Global Networks Association of Teachers as a Foreign Language (GENTEFL) of Thailand conducted the Free International Multidisciplinary Webinar Series for Teachers from June 30 to July 2, 2021. “There are a continue reading : Filipino teachers join international webinar for educational technology upskilling
Briones recognizes SEAMEO INNOTECH’s contribution on PH education on 51st Anniversary
July 21, 2021—Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Wednesday lauded the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH) center for its key technological projects and contributions to learning continuity amidst the pandemic. Secretary Briones commended the center during the virtual launch of its commemorative coffee table book, continue reading : Briones recognizes SEAMEO INNOTECH’s contribution on PH education on 51st Anniversary
DepEd highlights importance of environment to schools, communities through Search for Heritage Trees
July 21, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized the significance of conservation and protecting the environment to schools and communities during the recently concluded Search for Heritage Trees Awarding Ceremonies held virtually last June 30. Undersecretary for Administration Alain Del B. Pascua shared that discovering century-old trees and their cultural and biological continue reading : DepEd highlights importance of environment to schools, communities through Search for Heritage Trees