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DepEd reports increased budget utilization, closes gap of underspending in education

PASIG CITY, June 29, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) affirms that it has made significant strides in addressing its fiscal challenges, and is finally on its way to closing the gap of underspending within the agency. From 88% obligation rate in 2015, DepEd has increased its budget utilization...

DepEd under Briones administration gains highest approval rating in latest Pulse survey

PASIG CITY, June 14, 2018 – The latest Pulse Asia Ulat ng Bayan Survey revealed that the Department of Education (DepEd) enjoyed the highest approval rating under the leadership of Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones. During the Briones administration, DepEd’s year-on-year approval rating – 83% in March 2017 and 84% March 2018 – has...

DepEd releases results of reopened SHS Voucher Program application

PASIG CITY, June 13, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) released the results of the Batch 2 of the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program (SHS-VP) applications, including applicants with status of “reviewed, for further evaluation” last May 25. All applicants who completed and submitted their applications from April 3...

Manila Concert Choir presents Independence Day concert

PASIG CITY, June 9, 2018 – Watch the Manila Concert Choir (MCC), led by Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, in “Lahi: Kultura, Musika, Atbp.” on June 10, Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at the GSIS Theater, Pasay City. “Lahi: Kultura, Musika, Atbp.” is a concert that commemorates the 120th Philippine...

A&E Test passers granted more options for further education

PASIG CITY, June 9, 2018 – Completers of the Alternative Learning System (ALS), who undertook the old basic education curriculum before the implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program and passed the Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test-High School Level, are now eligible candidates for higher education beginning school year...

GSIS and DepEd present the Manila Concert Choir in Independence Day concert

PASIG CITY, June 8, 2018 – The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), will present the Manila Concert Choir (MCC) in a concert in commemoration of the 120th Philippine Independence Day and in celebration of the MCC’s 67th anniversary this year. This will be held at...