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Field offices welcome renewed partnership between DepEd and DPWH on addressing classroom gaps

​ SUBIC, ZAMBALES, February 27, 2023 – Field offices welcomed the renewed partnership between the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in reinforcing the School Building Program (SBP) during the National Planning Conference on the School Building Program (NPC-SBP). During the NPC-SBP, DepEd...

DepEd, DPWH renew partnership in building basic education facilities

SUBIC, ZAMBALES, February 10, 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) renewed their partnership in strengthening the School Building Program (SBP) to address the nationwide classroom gaps. During the 2023 National Planning Conference: School Building Program (NPC-SBP), DepEd Undersecretary for School...

VP Sara to pursue education reforms as SEAMEO Council President

MANDALUYONG CITY, February 10, 2023— Vice President of the Philippines and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte advocated for education reforms through unity and shared education goals as she was elected as SEAMEO council president for 2023 to 2025. “The Philippines humbly accepts the challenge in leading its ASEAN counterparts...

VP Sara calls for bayanihan, urgency in addressing learning gaps in 52nd SEAMEC

​ MANDALUYONG CITY, February 09, 2023— Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte calls for unity and urgency in addressing learning gaps and education equality in her message during the opening of the Southeast Asian Education Ministers for the 52nd SEAMEO Council Conference (SEAMEC). “We need to act...

DepEd vows to champion teachers’ welfare, professional development

PASIG CITY, February 07, 2023 – Recognizing teachers’ critical role in the education sector’s success, the Department of Education (DepEd) affirmed its commitment to strengthening teachers’ support and uplifting teaching quality in the country. In her Basic Education Report 2023, Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte recognized...

Palarong Pambansa set for 2023 comeback, introduces Pre-National Qualifying Meet

​ PASIG CITY, February 07, 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) announced the conduct of the 2023 Palarong Pambansa from July 29 to August 5, 2023 in Marikina City, nearly three years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced its cancellation. The local government unit (LGU) of Marikina...