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DepEd taps telco partners for free access to DepEd Commons

APRIL 20, 2020 — Learners and teachers can now access the online learning platform DepEd Commons without incurring data charges on their Globe or TM-powered smartphones as the Department of Education ties up with the local telecommunication company in ensuring educational continuity amidst the COVID-19 situation. Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis...

DepEd Commons now available for private school learners

PASIG CITY, April 8, 2020 – Developed for public school learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) has made its online learning delivery platform DepEd Commons more inclusive as it expanded its features to cater to private school students. Starting as an online educational platform supporting alternative learning modalities amid enhanced...

DepEd pursues more responsive financial measures for employees

PASIG CITY, April 7, 2020 — Responsive to the needs of its employees, the Department of Education (DepEd) further outstretched assistance to its employees through various financial measures and interventions, including a three-month moratorium on loan payment for all DepEd Provident Fund (PF) loans without interest. On Monday, April 6...

DepEd Commons expands features for ALS learners

PASIG CITY, March 27, 2020 – Aside from formal students, the Alternative Learning System (ALS) learners of the Department of Education (DepEd) can also use DepEd Commons, the online educational platform for public school teachers and learners which supports alternative learning modalities amid enhanced community quarantine period. With ALS catering...

DepEd reminds private lending entities not to charge penalties, fines to personnel

PASIG CITY, March 24, 2020 – As further support to its personnel, the Department of Education (DepEd) has reminded private lending institutions (PLIs), accredited under the Department’s Automatic Payroll Deduction System (APDS) program, to comply on not charging any penalties, fines, or surcharges to DepEd personnel due to delays brought...

DepEd: Assistance for teachers, learners a priority amid COVID-19 situation

PASIG CITY, March 23, 2020 –  The Department of Education (DepEd) is leaving no stone unturned in responding to the current public health emergency as Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones said that recent DepEd policies and actions are done to ensure that the welfare of its learners and staff are prioritized...