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ALS specialists enhance capacity for effective program implementation

CABANATUAN CITY, July 6, 2018 – In line with its commitment to further capacitate its teaching and non-teaching personnel, the Department of Education (DepEd) conducted the Luzon leg of its Training for Education Program Specialist II for Alternative Learning System (EPSA) on the Fundamentals of ALS from June 5 to...

PH students conquer int’l Science contest in HK

PASIG CITY, July 2, 2018 – Students of two Science High Schools in the Philippines recently toppled international opponents in the Hong Kong Students Science Project Competition (HKSSPC) held at the Hong Kong Science Park on March 10, 2018. Neil David Cayanan and Lucia Dizon of Angeles City Science High...

UP-NCPAG honors Secretary Briones for sterling legacy in education, governance

PASIG CITY, June 29, 2018 – In recognition of her unparalleled contributions as an educator, a champion of fiscal management and social development, and a public servant, the University of the Philippines-National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG) formally honored Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones as...

Update on the procurement of razors for the Senior High School Program at DepEd Region 10

PASIG CITY, June 29, 2018 – Initial information received by the Department of Education (DepEd) on the alleged overpricing of razors procured by DepEd Region 10 revealed that the supplier of the items in question did not comply with the technical specifications provided by the Bureau of Learning Resources (BLR)...

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...