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DepEd underscores menstrual health, promotes use of menstrual tracking tool in virtual orientation

PASIG CITY, May 15, 2024 — In ensuring that learners will be able to access accurate information on Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) and Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH), the Department of Education (DepEd) conducted a virtual orientation promoting the use and significance of the Oky Philippines Menstrual Tracker Application. DepEd...

DepEd ensures more classroom time for teachers on latest workload policy

PASIG CITY, 30 April 2024 – As a follow up to an earlier issuance removing administrative tasks to teachers, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued a policy that rationalizes public school teachers’ workload and defines ancillary tasks and assignments that can be given to them. Vice President and Secretary...

DepEd’s MATATAG Agenda, BEDP 2030 approved by NEDA Board as National Policy and Plan for Basic Education

​ 27 April 2024 – The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has approved the Department of Education’s MATATAG Agenda and the Basic Education Development Plan (2030) as the national policy and plan for basic education in the Philippines during its 15th Board meeting...

DepEd, DDB team up to convene learners, student leaders in 4th NBKD

April 23, 2024 – As part of the government’s initiative in addressing challenges related to drugs, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) convened learners and youth leaders across the nation as they commenced the 4th National Barkada Kontra Droga (NBKD) Convention in Iloilo City. With...

VP Sara to learners: harness entrepreneurial skills for your future

PASIG CITY, April 10, 2024— Vice President and Secretary of the Department of Education Sara Z. Duterte urged learners to harness an invaluable entrepreneurial mindset to enrich their opportunities during the Youthpreneur (Mentoring the Future Entrepreneurs) in partnership with Go Negosyo on Monday, April 8 at Rizal High School (RHS)...

DepEd to showcase 120 innovative projects in NSTF 2024

​ PARAÑAQUE CITY, 02 April 2024 – The Department of Education (DepEd) gathered over 500 young scientists, educators, and innovators on Tuesday in the return of the physical conduct of the National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) 2024. This year’s NSTF, organized by the Bureau of Curriculum Development (BCD) of...