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DepEd grateful to Metrobank Foundation for PEACE recognition

​ 2 March 2024, TAGUIG CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) extended its gratitude to the Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI) for citing the agency as one of the recipients of the Partner in Empowerment, Advocacy, and Commitment to Excellence (PEACE) Award during its 45th Founding Anniversary last February 29...

VP Sara expresses gratitude to DepEd partners’ support in realizing MATATAG Agenda

PASAY CITY, February 23, 2024 – Vice President of the Philippines and Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) Sara Z. Duterte on Tuesday recognized the agency’s partners for their invaluable contribution and support to realizing the MATATAG Agenda. “To our partners, thank you for your unending support that complements...

DepEd to gradually shift back to April-May break, adjusts SY 2023-2024 activities

PASIG CITY, February 20, 2024 – Recognizing the results of field surveys and consultations among national organizations and teachers, the Department of Education (DepEd) is gradually shifting back to the April-May break, starting with the adjustments of the remaining activities for School Year 2023-2024. The Department highlighted that the gradual...

DepEd gathers insights from pilot schools of the MATATAG Curriculum

PASAY CITY, 16 February 2024 — To ensure the effectiveness of the recently launched curriculum for Kinder to Grade 10, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday convened the field implementers and teachers through the National Summit of the MATATAG Curriculum Pilot Implementers on Friday at the Philippine International Convention...

VP-Sec. Sara underscores valuable insights of SEAMEO Centers to MATATAG implementation during Malaysia visit

​ MALAYSIA, February 15, 2024 – Vice President of the Philippines and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte cited the successful education strategies of the Malaysian Ministry of Education and the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Centers which can offer valuable insights for the Philippines in its implementation...

DepEd, partners call for more opportunities for women in STEM field

​ QUEZON CITY, February 15, 2024 — Underscoring the importance of involvement, diversity, and access of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field, the Department of Education (DepEd) gathered around 500 female learners and teachers to celebrate the 2024 International Day of Women and Girls in Science on...