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Briones lauds teachers in Gabay Guro Grand Assembly

PASAY CITY, September 24, 2019 – Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, together with private partners and celebrity performers, lauded thousands of teachers present during the 12th Gabay Guro Grand Gathering 2019 on September 22 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena. Anchored on the theme “Building the Nation, One Teacher at...

DepEd leaders to convene for K to 12 goals, challenges

PASIG CITY, September 24, 2019 – In response to the challenges of the K to 12 implementation, about 4,000 education leaders of the Department of Education (DepEd) will convene at the Manila Marriot Hotel on September 24 to 26, 2019. Organized by the Association of DepEd Directors (ADD), the three-day...

Public school teachers to receive World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit

PASIG CITY, September 20, 2019 – As a show of gratitude for the hard work and commitment to develop and nurture the country’s future leaders and nation builders, the Department of Education (DepEd) shall grant the World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit (WTDIB) to all public school teachers who are in...

DepEd chief underscores importance of teacher recognition

QUEZON CITY, September 19, 2019 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones underscored the importance of recognizing the efforts and sacrifices of educators during the Global Teacher Prize Ambassadors’ Forum: “Teacher Excellence – A Closer Look at the Global Teacher Prize,” on September 16 at Quezon City Memorial Circle. Speaking before...

Secretary Briones eyes more classrooms, facilities for IP learners in Talaingod, Davao del Norte

PASIG CITY, September 16, 2019 – True to her commitment to ensure that all Filipino learners are able to access quality basic education, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones visited Nasilaban Integrated School in Talaingod, Davao del Norte last August to assess the needs of indigenous people (IP)...

DepEd chief, Spanish ambassador tackle language, culture teaching in PH

PASIG CITY, September 16, 2019 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones and Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines Jorge Moragas agreed during a courtesy call on August 28 to renew ties for the promotion and teaching of Spanish language and culture in the Philippines. The Spanish ambassador expressed...