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DepEd to provide resources for repair of Taal eruption-affected schools

BATANGAS, February 10, 2020 — The Department of Education (DepEd) will provide resources needed for the repair of the damages in buildings and classrooms caused by the Taal Volcano eruption. DepEd Undersecretary for Administration Alain Del Pascua assured the Department’s support after he conducted an ocular inspection together with the...

Briones highlights schools’ role in upholding Constitution

MAKATI CITY, February 7, 2020 — Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones recognized the importance of teaching the Philippine Constitution early to instill nationalism and discipline among Filipino learners. “The children more exposure to the provisions of the Constitution so that they will be conscious of their obligations, of what they...

DepEd issues preventive measures vs. nCoV, suspends major February events

PASIG CITY, February 5, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) released guideline on Tuesday as preventive measure of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV ARD) in basic education schools and offices, after taking cue from Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO). “The first thing we teach in...

DepEd: PISA, a guide towards Philippine global education transformation

PASIG CITY, February 5, 2020 – Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary and Chief of Staff Nepomuceno Malaluan highlighted the significance of Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) at the Education World Forum 2020 (EWF2020) at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. He said that the PISA results will establish...

DepEd extends aid to 5 Taal-affected municipalities

 PASIG CITY, February 1, 2020— The Department of Education (DepEd) will continue its effort in rehabilitating schools and helping communities in five Batangas municipalities still affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano. “Although most evacuees were already back to their respective homes, DepEd will ensure that the needs of our...

Briones lauds DepEd CAR, Baguio City NHS for best reading practices feats

LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, January 31, 2020 – Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones commended DepEd Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and Baguio City National High School (BCNHS) for their respective achievements in promoting best reading practices as part of the Department’s national effort to elevate the country’s education quality. “Congratulations to Regional Director...