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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...
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...
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...
PASIG CITY, April 17, 2019 – Learners enrolled in public secondary schools nationwide showcased their skills and talents in painting, essay writing, and oration in line with the celebration of the 77th Araw ng Kagitingan and Philippine Veterans Week. Anchored on the theme, “Pamanang Kalayaan ng mga Beterano: Isabuhay at...
PASIG CITY, April 15, 2019 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones met Spanish Ambassador Jorge Moragas Sanchez to discuss the Safe Schools Declaration and the Spanish Language Program during a courtesy call at the Department of Education (DepEd)–Central Office last April 4. The Education chief emphasized that the Department strongly...