June 22, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd), instituted on June 23, 1898, kicked off its 123rd Founding Anniversary celebration on Monday, with the theme ‘Bayanihan para sa Edukasyon‘. Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones led the commemoration by recognizing the role of teaching and non-teaching personnel, parents, stakeholders, partners, and the community in their continue reading : DepEd kicks off celebration of 123rd Founding Anniversary
June 22, 2021 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Thursday underscored that education is a shared responsibility, calling for the involvement of all sectors during the 5th Strategic Dialogue for Education Ministers (5th SDEM). “Education has become, and it is obvious now that it is, a shared responsibility. We call for the involvement of continue reading : Briones emphasizes education as a shared responsibility in 5th SDEM
June 21, 2021 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones has ordered the early release and payment of the Php 5,000 cash allowance for teachers ahead of the start of School Year 2021-2022. “Our teachers have consistently shown their immediate support to our commitment to deliver quality education amidst the pandemic. We want to consistently support continue reading : Briones orders early release of teachers’ cash allowance ahead of school opening
June 21, 2021 – Coinciding with its 123rd Founding Anniversary celebration, the Department of Education (DepEd) revealed that the first three education secretaries were Filipinos, according to initial research conducted by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). Undersecretary for Administration Alain Del B. Pascua initiated the research with NHCP Chairperson Rene Escalante continue reading : DepEd: NHCP’s research shows first education secretaries were Filipinos, not Americans
June 18, 2021 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones was elected Vice President of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) for 2021-2022 during the 51st SEAMEO Council (SEAMEC) Conference on Thursday. “We are grateful to be elected as the Vice President of SEAMEC. This is a challenge for us to continue what we continue reading : Briones elected as SEAMEO Vice President for 2021-2022
June 17, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to present its strategic directions to keep educational opportunities accessible to every learner in the 5th Strategic Dialogue for Education Ministers (5th SDEM) on June 17, 2021. With the theme ‘Education as an Uplifting Force,’ Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones will share initiatives continue reading : DepEd to share accessible education strategies in SEAMEO dialogue
June 16, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is working closely with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to fast-track the release of its 2019 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB), Education Secretary Leonor Briones announced on Wednesday. The announcement came after the AO25 Secretariat of the Interagency Task Force (IATF) on the Harmonization of continue reading : DepEd, DBM fast-tracking release of 2019 PBB for all teaching, eligible non-teaching personnel
June 14, 2021 – In continuous support to teacher’s need in providing education amidst the pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to release the Php 5,000 cash allowance of classroom teachers for the School Year 2021-2022. DepEd and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) issued a Joint Circular (JC) to prescribe continue reading : DepEd to release public school teachers’ cash allowance for SY 2021-2022
June 14, 2021 – Reflecting on the Philippines’ 123rd Independence Day, Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones highlighted the importance of staying united amidst the nation’s challenges to continue defending the freedom the Katipuneros fought for. “As a nation, we pray that we become united more than ever. The struggle continues — the struggle to free continue reading : Briones reminds Filipinos to unite for PH freedom, healing in 123rd Independence Day
June 14, 2021 – In celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday showcased the #MeronAko campaign, which aimed to reduce stigma on menstruation and provide support for girls during their period. Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) refers to women and adolescent girls using clean hygienic materials to absorb and collect menstrual continue reading : DepEd showcases #MeronAko campaign to reduce stigma on menstruation