DepEd conducts second webinar series on battling substance abuse amidst distance learning

July 20, 2021— As part of the Oplan Kalusugan (OK) sa DepEd initiative, the Department of Education (DepEd) launched a five-episode webinar series for the National Drug Education Program (NDEP). Led by the Office of the Undersecretary for Administration (OUA) through the Bureau of Learners Support Services – School Health Division (BLSS-SHD), the webinar series continue reading : DepEd conducts second webinar series on battling substance abuse amidst distance learning

DepEd releases additional 3.7B MOOE to schools nationwide

July 19, 2021— Continuing to provide necessary support mechanisms to its personnel, the Department of Education (DepEd) has released additional Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) to all public schools nationwide to strengthen measures in responding to the risks of COVID-19. “The pandemic is a continuous challenge in delivering quality education. We have to implement continue reading : DepEd releases additional 3.7B MOOE to schools nationwide

DepEd issues regulations on use of schools as isolation areas to give way to infra projects

​ July 19, 2021 – To guarantee that improvement of education facilities will continue amidst the health crisis, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued regulations on the use of schools as isolation areas to give way to infrastructure projects. “The pandemic did not hamper our mission to provide conducive and motivating facilities. Our infrastructure continue reading : DepEd issues regulations on use of schools as isolation areas to give way to infra projects

DepEd, 5 education partners sign deal to collaborate on health, reading, and learning sustainability

​ July 16, 2021 – To enhance support for basic education, the Department of Education (DepEd), through its External Partnerships Service (EPS), on Friday signed five separate Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with education partners to collaborate on curriculum programs focused on health, reading, and learning sustainability. These partners include Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, Inc., Colgate-Palmolive Philippines, continue reading : DepEd, 5 education partners sign deal to collaborate on health, reading, and learning sustainability

DepEd issues guidelines on conduct of remedial and advancement classes during summer 2021

​ July 16, 2021 – To reinforce learning advancement amidst the pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued guidelines to schools and schools division offices (SDO) on the conduct of remedial and advancement classes during summer 2021. In a memorandum sent to officials and school heads, the Department reminded SDOs to assist schools in continue reading : DepEd issues guidelines on conduct of remedial and advancement classes during summer 2021

DepEd, ClimateScience encourage learners to propose climate solutions

​ July 15, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) and ClimateScience Community Philippines (CSCPH) are encouraging learners with brilliant solutions to pressing climate problems to join this year’s ClimateScience Olympiad. Adopted locally through the partnership of DepEd’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) and CSCPH, the ClimateScience Olympiad is a global competition for continue reading : DepEd, ClimateScience encourage learners to propose climate solutions

NAS starts search for student-athlete scholars, unveils school’s logo

​ July 14, 2021 – The National Academy of Sports (NAS) has begun its nationwide search for talented Filipino student-athletes to identify and become part of its first batch of scholars. The NAS Annual Search for Competent, Exceptional, Notable and Talented Student-Athlete Scholars (NASCENT SAS) is an annual search to identify and offer scholarships to continue reading : NAS starts search for student-athlete scholars, unveils school’s logo

Briones credits whole-of-government approach in learning continuity efforts

July 14, 2021 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Wednesday credited the leadership of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and the assistance of her fellow Cabinet secretaries in supporting the learning continuity efforts of the Department of Education (DepEd). During the Pre-SONA Media Launch Virtual Presser hosted by the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), Secretary continue reading : Briones credits whole-of-government approach in learning continuity efforts