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Test-Takers Receive New Computers to Support Learning

PASIG CITY, 14 November 2024 — The Department of Education (DepEd) MIMAROPA Regional Office formally received 50 desktop computers donated by an education partner on Wednesday to ensure that learners can take online international assessments in the future. Witnessed by Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Assistant Secretary for Operations Malcolm...

DepEd monitors school and digital infrastructure gaps in Leyte

TACLOBAN CITY, 11 November 2024 — Education Secretary Sonny Angara, along with the agency’s Executive and Management Committee Members, monitored schools in Leyte to check the implementation of digitalization programs and assess gaps in school building facilities. As part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to address challenges from the ground...

Angara Swears in Longtime Officers-in-Charge to Permanent Leadership Roles

PASIG CITY, 9 November 2024 — Education Secretary Sonny Angara administered the oath-taking of the appointed third-level officials of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, DepEd Central Office. The Department officially swore in the 47 officials, including 22 Schools Division Superintendents (SDS) and 25...

DepEd’s P793.74-B budget for 2025 gets Senate’s nod

PASAY CITY, 8 November 2024 — After the deliberation at the Plenary Level, the Department of Education (DepEd), led by Budget Sponsor Senator Pia Cayetano, successfully defended the agency’s budget at the Senate of the Philippines on Thursday. Under the General Appropriations Bill (GAB), DepEd and its attached agencies shall...

DepEd Set to Simplify Senior High School Curriculum

PASIG CITY, 7 November 2024 — Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized that one of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) priorities is to fast-track the review of the Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum and reduce the subjects to let learners focus more on work immersion. “So, we must have flexibility in...