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DepEd, private partners reaffirm commitment to education

PASIG CITY, April 30, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd) recently conducted a ceremonial signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with its partners to symbolize their commitment to support DepEd in addressing critical educational needs. Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones shared her firm belief that “in order for us...

DepEd retains top approval rating in latest Pulse Asia Ulat ng Bayan

PASIG CITY, April 29, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd), under the leadership of Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, sustained its quarter-per-quarter high approval rating in Pulse Asia’s Ulat ng Bayan survey. In the Ulat ng Bayan survey results in March and September 2018, DepEd enjoyed the top approval rating...

62nd Palarong Pambansa officially kicks off in Davao City

DAVAO CITY, April 29, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd), with the City Government of Davao, opened the 62nd Palarong Pambansa at the UP Sports Complex in UP Mindanao-Mintal Campus. DepEd Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones welcomed thousands of student-athletes, coaches, regional, division and technical officials, and enthusiasts who trooped...

DepEd highlights indigenous games, local sports icons for 2019 Palarong Pambansa

DAVAO CITY, April 28, 2019 – The Department of Education (DepEd), together with the DepEd-Youth Formation Division (YFD), DepEd Region XI, and the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Davao City, introduced on April 27 Larong Pinoy and the Sports Heroes Day as new highlights during the 62nd Palarong Pambansa. Education...

National Council for Children’s Television rolls out content standards for child-friendlier programs

QUEZON CITY, April 24, 2019 – As an attached agency of the Department of Education (DepEd) mandated to produce quality television programs that will help develop the knowledge, skills, values, and strong sense of national identity among Filipino learners, the National Council for Children’s Television (NCCT) officially launched the Child-Friendly...

DepEd suspends work due to 6.1-magnitude earthquake, orders thorough inspection of school buildings, facilities

PASIG CITY, April 23, 2019 – Following the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council’s (NDRRMC) recommendation, the Department of Education (DepEd) issued work suspensions in the aftermath of the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that hit Luzon on April 22. Through a memorandum dated today, DepEd Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones suspended work...