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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...

Briones: ALS is Duterte’s legacy to give second chance in education to the poor

PASAY CITY, JANUARY 20, 2020 – Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones highlighted the Alternative Learning System (ALS) of the Department of Education (DepEd) as a legacy program of President Rodrigo Duterte last Friday, January 17 at the Duterte Legacy campaign launch in Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City. Secretary Briones...

DepEd ensures education continuity amidst Taal Volcano phreatic eruption

BATANGAS CITY, JANUARY 17, 2020 – Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, members of the DepEd Executive Committee, and officials of Region IV-A gathered at the Batangas Country Club (BCC), Bolbok, Batangas City last Friday, January 17, for an emergency meeting to ensure the welfare of displaced learners and personnel affected by...