August 4, 2020 — As schools start to open the School Year 2020-2021 on August 24, several schools in basic education all over the Philippines have showcased various preparations to guide teachers, parents, and learners in the conduct of basic education in the new normal. To give the public a...

July 24, 2020 – In order to further strengthen the role of parents and teachers as the education frontline amid COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) is conducting a series of Psychosocial Support and Training for parents, teachers, school heads and identified DepEd region and division non-teaching personnel as...

July 21, 2020 – As several local government units and private schools are requesting to hold limited face-to-face classes in low-risk areas, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday approved its conduct starting next year. This development came after the Department of Education (DepEd) received queries from local chief executives, legislators...

July 17, 2020 — Recognizing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to a person’s mental health, the Department of Education (DepEd), through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS), in coordination with various DepEd Central Office units and partners, launched a series of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services...

July 8, 2020 — Various partner organizations of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday have expressed support and laid out their plans for this year’s Brigada Eskwela (BE) and Oplan Balik Eskwela (OBE). In light of the COVID-19 situation, this year’s Brigada Eskwela and Oplan Balik Eskwela will be...

July 6, 2020 — In line with the observance of the National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) 2020, the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) formally launched its official DRRMS mascot “Ready Kid”. Equipped with protective gear and a go-bag, Ready Kid is set...