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DepEd bolsters drug education, prevention campaigns in 3rd National Barkada Kontra Droga Convention

SOUTH COTABATO, April 28, 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd), in cooperation with the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB), highlighted the importance of preventive education in curbing drug-related concerns and how to strengthen programs and interventions against substance abuse in schools and the community during the 3rd National Barkada Kontra...

Local partners express support to reinforce MATATAG Agenda programs

​ PASIG, CITY, April 27, 2023 — The Department of Education (DepEd) secured the commitment anew of its local partner organizations in providing relevant assistance in the realization of MATATAG Agenda during a consultative meeting on Tuesday at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan at the Central Office. The forum aligned the...

Filipino learners bag 148 gold medals at International Kangaroo Mathematics Competition

​ PASIG CITY, April 20, 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) lauded Filipino learners from private and public schools in the country after garnering a total of 1,310 medals, including 148 gold medals, in the International Kangaroo Mathematics Competition (IKMC) held virtually last March 18. Representatives from the Philippines...

DepEd convenes ODA partners to strengthen MATATAG Agenda interventions

​ PASIG CITY, April 19, 2023 — The Department of Education (DepEd) gathered representatives of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) Partners on Thursday to discuss existing and future support for the MATATAG Agenda. “ have tirelessly committed to the DepEd’s mission of promoting every Filipinos right to quality basic education...

DepEd, EDCOM II set priority areas to accelerate reforms in basic education

​ PASAY CITY, April 13, 2023 – To fast-track efforts and set the targeted reforms for the education sector, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) discussed priority areas and issues to be resolved to address the education crisis in the country on...

DepEd issues guidelines for Joint Delivery Voucher Program for SHS-TVL Specialization

PASIG CITY, March 31, 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued the Guidelines on the Implementation of the Joint Delivery Voucher Program (JDVP) for Senior High School Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (SHS-TVL) Specialization for School Year 2022-2023 and subsequent years to enhance the capability of the schools to implement the program...