QUEZON CITY, February 28, 2020 — Keen to further reduce teachers’ load in school duties, the Department of Education (DepEd) is in continuous talks with the concerned national agencies to grant the needs for more non-teaching staff and guidance counselors. Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Thursday reported on a meeting of the House of continue reading : DepEd bats for more non-teaching staff, guidance counselors
PASIG CITY, February 28, 2020 – Successful Filipino women in the field of science are set to grace the opening day of the National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) 2020 on March 3, 2020. The NSTF opening program will hold a Girl Power in Science forum, featuring WiTeCH founder Ms. Audrey Pe, Women Who Code continue reading : Filipina scientists to take centerstage at NSTF 2020
PASIG CITY, February 20, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is pushing for improved collaborative efforts within the Philippines’ trifocal education system. Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Friday advocated to have more active dialogues with officials of Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to identify issues and continue reading : Briones calls for better collaboration with CHED, TESDA
QUEZON CITY, February 19, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) signed a new Memorandum of Agreement with Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI) on Tuesday to further efforts on improving the quality of education in the Philippines. Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones considered the timing of the new partnership with KCFI appropriate as DepEd is dedicated continue reading : DepEd seals new partnership with Knowledge Channel Foundation
PASAY CITY, February 18, 2020 — As the Philippine government continues to reflect on the 2018 Programme for International Students Assessment (PISA) results, Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones reminded stakeholders that the country’s participation was meant to prioritize introducing reforms in the education system. Secretary Briones emphasized that the government must use the PISA results continue reading : DepEd: Reforms are for our learners, not int’l rankings
MANILA CITY, February 17, 2020 – In response to a news story on Bicol learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday explained that the report on the number of non-readers was premature and needs proper context. DepEd clarified that the figure of 70,000 elementary students reported as being non-readers in both English and Filipino continue reading : DepEd: Non-readers figure in Bicol premature
QUEZON CITY, February 14, 2020 — With the future uncertain due to the rise of advanced technologies, Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Wednesday cited Sulong EduKalidad program as the DepEd’s move to innovate Philippine education in response to a ‘world drastically changing.’ “Civilization can only move forward through innovation. We should start [teaching] innovation not continue reading : Sulong EduKalidad a move to innovate PH education, says Briones
QUEZON CITY, February 13, 2020 – Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary for Administration (OUA) Alain Del B. Pascua assured learners that DepEd Task Force COVID-19 is strengthening its measures against the coronavirus disease, during his visit yesterday at Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science-Technology High School In Quezon City. “Mahalaga kayo sa DepEd. Alam namin na your dreams cannot continue reading : DepEd: Our learners’ welfare is prime priority during crisis
PASIG CITY, February 13, 2020 – The Department of Education is set to conduct the Synchronized Supreme Student Government (SSG) and Supreme Pupil Government (SPG) Elections on Friday, February 14, 2020 nationwide. At the same time, DepEd will also conduct a pilot implementation of the Automated Election System to streamline the voting and canvassing process continue reading : Synchronized SSG and SPG Elections Set on Friday; DepEd to Pilot Automated Election System
PASIG CITY, February 12, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued the Sub-Allotment Release Orders (Sub-AROs) and corresponding cash allocations to DepEd regional offices at a uniform amount not exceeding Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000) for the full payment of the 2019 SRI, in response to the Administrative Order No. 19 of the Office continue reading : DepEd to release full payment of service recognition incentive bonus