October 26, 2020 – Three Filipino educators were selected to participate in an international school collaboration that aims to facilitate conducive teaching and learning environment amidst the current disruption in education. Supported by the Department of Education (DepEd), Ms. Floriedes Anda of Philippine Science High School in Quezon City, Ms...

24 October 2020; Paris, France — Philippine Education Secretary Leonor Briones participated in an online Extraordinary Global Education Meeting (GEM) co-organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Governments of Ghana, Norway, and the United Kingdom on Thursday. Secretary Briones emphasized the Philippines always prioritized...

October 22, 2020 — “The implementation of the BE-LCP demands for a holistic approach and a stronger partnership among schools, households, and communities. As such, the need for additional human resource at the school level becomes imperative,” Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones said, just days after the official opening of classes...

October 21, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health (DOH), and UNICEF joined together for the first time to celebrate Global Handwashing Day on Wednesday and campaign for a Clean Hands for All amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In a Learning and Partnership Symposium conducted virtually, the three...

October 15, 2020 — The Department of Education (DepEd) is urging more partner Private Lending Institutions (PLIs) and Government Funding Institutions (GFIs) to provide a flexible and manageable loan payment scheme for its employees in accordance to the Bayanihan Act 2 (BA2), according to Undersecretary for Finance Annalyn M. Sevilla...

Manila, 15 October 2020 — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the world turns to a simple age-old solution to reduce the risk of disease transmission – handwashing with soap and water. On October 15, 2020, this year’s celebration of Global Handwashing Day will be its most significant yet. For the...