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DepEd: Strategic designs and stricter policies, key for schools to withstand stronger typhoons, calamities

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, November 12, 2020 – In light of recent situations in the regions, the Department of Education will be enforcing stricter policies to assist our schools and communities during calamities. Also, the DepEd shall strengthen strategic school designs to ensure that facilities can withstand stronger typhoons and earthquakes...

DepEd eyes connectivity allowance for teachers, SHS students by 2021

CAMARINES SUR, November 11, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is advocating for the release of connectivity allowance for public school teachers and senior high school learners to further support the country’s shift to distance learning, effective next year. Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones has requested the Department of...

DepEd strengthens HRMOs case management for COVID-19 affected employees

November 10, 2020 – To ensure that Human Resource Management Officers are ready to provide support to COVID-19 affected employees, the Department of Education (DepEd) conducted a webinar on How to Provide Support to COVID-19 Affected DepEd Employees last October 26. “The purpose of this is to ensure our employees...

DepEd schools dominate the 19th Philippine Robotics Olympiad

November 10, 2020 – Public school learners have triumphed over 286 participants in the virtually-held 19th Philippine Robotics Olympiad last month, as they showcased their finely honed skills in robotics. “I would like to congratulate those who participated and won in this Robotics Olympiad. Talaga namang pinatunayan nito na hindi...

DepEd DRRMS convenes partners to strengthen MHPSS initiatives, Typhoon Rolly response

November 5, 2020 – In a bid to strengthen the provision of Mental Health and Psychological Support Services (MHPSS) initiatives for learners, parents, and DepEd personnel in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) virtually convened non-government organizations and other...

DepEd, Sec. Briones maintains high approval ratings in 2020

November 5, 2020 – Pursuing the mission to deliver basic education amidst the pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) and Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones scored highest net approval ratings in a nationwide survey conducted by Pulse Asia last September. DepEd’s net approval of 73% was the highest among the line...