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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
May 25, 2021 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones highlighted the vital role of stakeholders at the local and global level in raising awareness and action on education for sustainable development (ESD) at the UNESCO World Conference last Tuesday. “Learning, including education for sustainable development, is a shared responsibility. We need to integrate planning continue reading : Briones says Education for Sustainable Development a shared responsibility in UNESCO Conference
May 24, 2021 – The Department of Education and Department of Budget and Management have issued the Joint Circular No. 1 s., 2021, amending the National Budget Circular 514, s. 2007, which grants higher Special Hardship Allowance to eligible teachers and school heads. During the EduAksyon press conference in Bicol Region, Undersecretary for Finance continue reading : New DepEd, DBM issuance to increase Special Hardship Allowance for education personnel