PASIG CITY, June 9, 2019 – Amid the clamor to increase the salary of public school teachers, the Department of Education (DepEd) underscored that Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones has already prioritized the expansion of the scope of employee welfare in her 10-Point Agenda when she assumed office in 2016. As she continuously works to realize continue reading : DepEd: Expanded employee welfare a priority since 2016
Public school teachers receive expanded compensation from 2000 to 2019
PASIG CITY, June 9, 2019 – For almost two decades, public school teachers in the Philippines—the largest army in government service—have gained continued improvements in their compensation. From P9,466 under Salary Grade (SG) 10 in 2000, the basic monthly salary of a Teacher I under SG 11 following the final tranche of the Salary Standardization continue reading : Public school teachers receive expanded compensation from 2000 to 2019
DepEd issues last call on SHS Voucher Program online applications until June 7
PASIG CITY, June 7, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd), in coordination with the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC), reminds the public on the last day of the extended online application for the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program. Applicants may still submit their applications online through the Online Voucher Application Portal (OVAP) at https://ovap.peac.org.ph/ continue reading : DepEd issues last call on SHS Voucher Program online applications until June 7
DepEd launches ALS-EST Handbook
QUEZON CITY, June 4, 2019 – To guide implementers in navigating the Alternative Learning System-Education and Skills Training (ALS-EST) Program, the Department of Education (DepEd), with support from the Australian Government through the Basic Education Sector Transformation (BEST) Program, launched the ALS-EST Handbook for Implementers at the SEAMEO Innotech in Quezon City on June 4. continue reading : DepEd launches ALS-EST Handbook
DepEd welcomes 27.2 M learners back to school
PASIG CITY, June 4, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday welcomed its approximately 27.2 million Kindergarten to Grade 12 learners back to school and reported a generally orderly and peaceful first day of School Year (SY) 2019-2020 nationwide, with few reported issues and concerns. From the previous year’s 27,018,509, the projected number continue reading : DepEd welcomes 27.2 M learners back to school
DepEd reminds public on Senior High School Voucher Program application deadlines
PASIG CITY, May 31, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd), in coordination with the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC), is reminding the public on the deadlines of the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP) application. Deadline for receipt of manual applications is today, May 31, and submission of complete requirements will be accepted continue reading : DepEd reminds public on Senior High School Voucher Program application deadlines
ALS Program set to benefit 10.6k detainees in Region VII
CEBU CITY, May 31, 2019 – A genuine desire to finish education led around 10,600 inmates of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Region VII to enlist in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) of the Department of Education (DepEd). Last May 28, BJMP Region VII officially turned over the lists of eligible continue reading : ALS Program set to benefit 10.6k detainees in Region VII
DepEd, Australian government complete six-year development program
QUEZON CITY, May 30, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Australian government formally concluded on Tuesday the Basic Education Sector Transformation (BEST) Program at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria. The BEST Program started in 2013 and is headed to complete the entire six-year development process on June 30 this year. The program reflects continue reading : DepEd, Australian government complete six-year development program
Briones enjoins Regions, Divisions: Less problems, more learners on opening of classes
PASIG CITY, May 29, 2019 – Less than a week before school year (SY) 2019-2020 opens, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones directed all the Regional and Division offices to help ensure that the opening of classes will see less recurrent problems and more learners able to attend school. “Ang pinaka-urgent na question, continue reading : Briones enjoins Regions, Divisions: Less problems, more learners on opening of classes
DepEd launches 2019 Oplan Balik Eskwela, converges education partners to ensure smooth school opening
PASIG CITY, May 27, 2019 – To ensure the smooth opening of classes for School Year 2019-2020, the Department of Education (DepEd) converged its partner government agencies as it formally launched today the national Oplan Balik Eskwela (OBE). “Ang konsepto natin dito ay ang edukasyon ay hindi lamang responsibilidad ng Department of Education. Lahat ng continue reading : DepEd launches 2019 Oplan Balik Eskwela, converges education partners to ensure smooth school opening