KALINGA, March 6, 2019 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones challenged the teachers of the Schools Division Offices of Kalinga and Tabuk City to preserve their integrity to keep the trust of their learners. She shared this during her visit on February 28 when she also emphasized on the impact of teaching, continue reading : Briones tells Cordilleran teachers to remain trustworthy, retain identity

QUEZON CITY, March 6, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) entered into a partnership for the conduct of intellectual property-related activities through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at the SEAMEO Innotech, Diliman, Quezon City on February 18. This undertaking aims to promote the creation continue reading : DepEd, WIPO to embark on intellectual property-related capacity building, innovation competition

TABUK CITY, March 4, 2019 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones expressed her support to the integration of the traditional backstrap weaving of the indigenous peoples the Province of Kalinga into the K to 12 curriculum. The DepEd chief graced the launch of the backstrap weaving or “laga” as a specialization under continue reading : DepEd chief supports integration of Cordillera’s traditional backstrap weaving in K to 12 curriculum

DUMAGUETE CITY, March 3, 2019 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones called on civil society organizations, local government units, national government institutions, and the rest of the community to be more vigilant in protecting children because they are the first victims of accidents and abuse. She made the appeal after visiting the continue reading : Briones calls for greater vigilance towards protection of children

LUNA, APAYAO, March 1, 2019 – A crowd of around 7,000 athletes, coaches, tournament officials, and heads of delegations from all over the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) flocked to the Apayao Eco-Tourism and Sports Complex (AETSC) for the opening of the five-day CAR Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet, which will end on March 3. Department of continue reading : DepEd chief opens Cordillera athletic meet 2019 in Apayao

PASAY CITY, February 27, 2019 – Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones received a Partner in Empowerment, Advocacy, and Commitment to Excellence (PEACE) trophy awarded to the Department of Education (DepEd) by the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) during its 40th anniversary celebration at the Le Pavillon, Metropolitan Park, Pasay City on February 21. The MBFI bestows the continue reading : DepEd, outstanding teachers receive award at Metrobank Foundation’s 40th anniversary

PASAY CITY, February 23, 2019 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones underscored the importance of instilling 21st century skills among all learners during the 3rd Annual EduTECH Philippines Conference and Exhibition held from February 20 to 21 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. In her keynote speech, Briones explained the continue reading : Education chief highlights importance of 21st century skills in PH education system during 3rd EduTECH forum

TAGAYTAY CITY, February 20, 2019 – The National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF)—the Department of Education’s (DepEd) foremost program that inculcates critical thinking, creativity, and innovation among the youth—showcased research projects that are all geared towards community development and sustainable solutions during its opening program held at the Tagaytay International Convention Center on February 19. continue reading : Researches for community development abound in 2019 National Science and Technology Fair kickoff