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One Meralco energizes off-grid NegOr schools

NEGROS ORIENTAL, November 5, 2018 – Eight schools from the Department of Education (DepEd)-Division of Negros Oriental now enjoy electricity through the School Electrification Program (SEP) of One Meralco Foundation. The ceremonial turn-over of the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System, Multimedia Equipment and Energy Education Flash Cards was held on August...

DepEd, NCIP formalize cooperative engagements towards IP empowerment

PASIG CITY, October 31, 2018 – Adamant in recognizing cooperative efforts to ensure quality, accessible, relevant, and liberating basic education for indigenous peoples (IP) learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the National Commission for Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) during the 21st anniversary celebration of...

Planning officers, research specialists commit to strategize for better education outcomes

BACOLOD CITY, October 30, 2018 – A total of 470 Planning Officers, Senior Education Program Specialists for Planning and Research, and other officials from the various regions and schools divisions of the Department of Education (DepEd) pledged to continuously and actively take part in strategizing, researching, and harmonizing programs and...

DepEd teachers, personnel to receive anniversary bonus in December

PASIG CITY, October 27, 2018 – Teaching and non-teaching personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) across all governance levels are set to receive P3,000 bonus as part of its anniversary celebration in December. The pronouncement was first made by DepEd Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones during the World Teachers’ Day...

Education chief calls on Boholano graduates to be self-sufficient, globally competent

TAGBILARAN, BOHOL, October 24, 2018 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones prodded the graduates of the University of Bohol on the importance of self-sufficiency, global competitiveness, readiness for change, and continuous learning during their 155th commencement exercises on October 23. “Be prepared for change, especially for those...

Briones to teachers: Open many windows in learners’ minds, make them better citizens

QUEZON CITY, October 24, 2018 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones urged teachers to open new windows in the learners’ minds – including financial literacy – and make them better citizens of the country and the world. The Education chief made the call in her keynote speech...