PASIG CITY, May 12, 2019 – To help ensure a credible and orderly 2019 national and local elections, the Department of Education (DepEd) is re-activating its Election Task Force (ETF) operation and monitoring center from May 12 to 14 at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, DepEd-Central Office in Pasig City. Regional and schools division offices are continue reading : DepEd re-activates Election Task Force (ETF) operation and monitoring center
Student-athletes set new marks in 2019 Palarong Pambansa
DAVAO CITY, May 12, 2019 – New records were set once again in the 62nd edition of the Palarong Pambansa. Tankers make waves In swimming, 12-year-old Alexis Cabayaran from Silay City clocked 2:15.76, besting National Capital Region’s (NCR) Imee Joyce Saavedra (2:16.72 in 2014) to set a new record and bring home the gold in continue reading : Student-athletes set new marks in 2019 Palarong Pambansa
DepEd to kick off 16th year of Brigada Eskwela
PASIG CITY, May 8, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd), through its External Partnerships Service (EPS), is set to implement Brigada Eskwela—now on its 16th year—from May 20 to 25. This year’s theme, “Matatag na Bayan para sa Maunlad na Paaralan,” reflects how DepEd recognizes the importance of the community in making schools the continue reading : DepEd to kick off 16th year of Brigada Eskwela
Mindoro, Negros get nod to host 2020, 2021 Palarong Pambansa
PASIG CITY, May 8, 2019 – After an intensive deliberation on the proposals of bidding local government units (LGUs), the Department of Education (DepEd) declared Occidental Mindoro and Negros Occidental as hosts of the 2020 and 2021 Palarong Pambansa, respectively. The Palaro Board, led by DepEd Secretary and Palaro Board Chair Leonor Magtolis Briones, made continue reading : Mindoro, Negros get nod to host 2020, 2021 Palarong Pambansa
PH-China forge enhancement of education, cultural exchange for interested Filipino teachers
BEIJING, CHINA, May 7, 2019 – Filipino teachers who wish to be trained in the Mandarin language or to teach the English language in China will soon have more education, cultural, and professional opportunities resulting from Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones’s recent visit to the country. The Education chief joined President Rodrigo continue reading : PH-China forge enhancement of education, cultural exchange for interested Filipino teachers
62nd Palarong Pambansa officially ends in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, May 6, 2019 – The 62nd edition of the Palarong Pambansa saw student-athletes from all over the country break a number of records—32 to be exact—forever cementing themselves a place in the history of the flagship sports program of the Department of Education (DepEd). DepEd Undersecretary and Palarong Pambansa Secretary General Revsee Escobedo, continue reading : 62nd Palarong Pambansa officially ends in Davao City
First ALS-EST learning hub opens in Eastern Samar
Lawaan, Eastern Samar, May 4, 2019 – The country’s pioneer Alternative Learning System–Education and Skills Training (ALS-EST) Learning Center was inaugurated at Lawaan National School of Craftsmanship and Home Industries (LNSCHI) on May 3. Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary and Chief of Staff Nepomuceno Malaluan and Australian Ambassador Steven Robinson led the ceremonies. “Today is continue reading : First ALS-EST learning hub opens in Eastern Samar
DepEd, PSC ready future sports journos for Palaro coverage
DAVAO CITY, May 3, 2019 — The Department of Education (DepEd), through its Public Affairs Service (PAS), in coordination with Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), conducted a three-day seminar on communicating sports for campus journalists on April 24-26 at the Malayan Colleges Mindanao in Davao City. Prior to their coverage of the 2019 Palarong Pambansa, the continue reading : DepEd, PSC ready future sports journos for Palaro coverage
DepEd, private partners reaffirm commitment to education
PASIG CITY, April 30, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) recently conducted a ceremonial signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with its partners to symbolize their commitment to support DepEd in addressing critical educational needs. Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones shared her firm belief that “in order for us to achieve our goals, there continue reading : DepEd, private partners reaffirm commitment to education
DepEd retains top approval rating in latest Pulse Asia Ulat ng Bayan
PASIG CITY, April 29, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd), under the leadership of Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, sustained its quarter-per-quarter high approval rating in Pulse Asia’s Ulat ng Bayan survey. In the Ulat ng Bayan survey results in March and September 2018, DepEd enjoyed the top approval rating at 84% and 88%, respectively. continue reading : DepEd retains top approval rating in latest Pulse Asia Ulat ng Bayan