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Local dairy products, priority in school feeding program—DepEd

April 19, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) assures the local dairy industry that locally-produced milk remains its priority for its School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP). This is DepEd’s response to the letter from the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAFI) and Dairy Confederation of the Philippines (DCP)...

DepEd issues updated alternative work arrangement, ensures welfare, support to personnel

​ PASIG CITY, April 19, 2022 – In compliance with the Office of the President Memorandum Circular (MC) No.96, requiring all agencies of the government to adhere to 100% onsite workforce, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued the agency’s updated work arrangements following the imposition of Alert Level 1...

Oplan Kalusugan sa DepEd ensures safe school operations, well-being of learners

​ April 13, 2022 – Now on its fourth year, the implementation of Oplan Kalusugan sa DepEd (OK sa DepEd) continues to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of learners, whether in distant learning modality or during face-to-face classes. This is the major finding of the consultation and progress monitoring...

DepEd receives recommendation for ISO certification

PASIG CITY, April 12, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd), the largest bureaucracy in the Philippines government, is now recommended for ISO Certification. Under the leadership of Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, the DepEd Central Office, CALABARZON Regional Office, Schools Division Office of Biñan, Biñan Elementary School, and Biñan Integrated...

DepEd targets 599 classrooms to be constructed for Last-Mile School Program in 2022

​ Pasig City, April 12, 2022— Committed to bring quality education even in the most geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced its target to build and finish 599 classrooms for the Last Mile Schools Program this year. “These schools with concrete walls...

Briones lauds winners from education community in TOYM

PARAÑAQUE CITY, April 11, 2022 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones commended the efforts of the ten The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) 2022 awardees, especially the three from the education community, during the Awarding Ceremonies held at Okada Manila. “The Department is delighted with the results of the TOYM with...