October 29, 2020 – The United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP) on Saturday presented the General Carlos P. Romulo (CPR) award to the Department of Education (DepEd) on the celebration of their 73rd anniversary and the 75th founding anniversary of the United Nations. UNAP recognized DepEd for its outstanding service in continuously educating the continue reading : DepEd receives General Carlos P. Romulo award at the United Nations’ 75th and UNAP’s 73rd anniversary
October 27, 2020 – To develop more promising students in sports, the Department of Education (DepEd) will team up with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) on the implementation and establishment of the National Academy of Sports (NAS) this year. “Ang DepEd at ang PSC, sa katunayan, ay magkatuwang sa mga initial preparations para sa pagbubuo continue reading : DepEd to team up with PSC for National Academy of Sports
October 27, 2020 – To address the existing needs of the education sector on a worldwide scale, Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones shared ‘Cooperative Solutions for Global Education and Sustainability’ to international counterparts during the 9th APEC Conference on Cooperation in Higher Education in Asia-Pacific in her capacity as the Secretary of Education, and Chairman continue reading : Briones emphasizes cooperative solutions for education to fellow leaders at APEC
October 26, 2020 – The Department of Education has released funds allotted for the Annual Medical Examination (AME) and World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit (WTDIB) of public school teachers, according to Undersecretary for Finance Annalyn Sevilla. During the Handang Isip, Handa Bukas press conference on Friday, Undersecretary Sevilla reported that the AME of Php500.00 per continue reading : DepEd: Teachers’ Annual Medical Examination, WTDIB released
October 26, 2020 – Three Filipino educators were selected to participate in an international school collaboration that aims to facilitate conducive teaching and learning environment amidst the current disruption in education. Supported by the Department of Education (DepEd), Ms. Floriedes Anda of Philippine Science High School in Quezon City, Ms. Maria Iglesias of Narvacan National continue reading : 3 Filipino educators selected to join international school collaboration
24 October 2020; Paris, France — Philippine Education Secretary Leonor Briones participated in an online Extraordinary Global Education Meeting (GEM) co-organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Governments of Ghana, Norway, and the United Kingdom on Thursday. Secretary Briones emphasized the Philippines always prioritized education in accordance with its continue reading : Philippines shares experience and priorities at Global Education Meeting
October 22, 2020 — “The implementation of the BE-LCP demands for a holistic approach and a stronger partnership among schools, households, and communities. As such, the need for additional human resource at the school level becomes imperative,” Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones said, just days after the official opening of classes for school year (SY) 2020-2021 continue reading : DepEd employs Learning Support Aides
October 21, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health (DOH), and UNICEF joined together for the first time to celebrate Global Handwashing Day on Wednesday and campaign for a Clean Hands for All amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In a Learning and Partnership Symposium conducted virtually, the three institutions jointly pointed out that continue reading : Global Handwashing Day 2020: DepEd, DOH, and UNICEF unite to make handwashing a lasting habit
October 15, 2020 — The Department of Education (DepEd) is urging more partner Private Lending Institutions (PLIs) and Government Funding Institutions (GFIs) to provide a flexible and manageable loan payment scheme for its employees in accordance to the Bayanihan Act 2 (BA2), according to Undersecretary for Finance Annalyn M. Sevilla. In addition to the loan continue reading : DepEd urges PLIs, GFIs to give flexible terms for loan payment of employees
Manila, 15 October 2020 — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the world turns to a simple age-old solution to reduce the risk of disease transmission – handwashing with soap and water. On October 15, 2020, this year’s celebration of Global Handwashing Day will be its most significant yet. For the first time, two of the continue reading : DepEd, DOH and UNICEF unite to bring Clean Hands for All this October 15