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DepEd establishes Private Education Office to provide support to private institutions in basic education

​ PASIG CITY, March 18, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has created the Private Education Office (PEO) at the DepEd Central Office (CO) to provide support to private education institutions. “With the establishment of the PEO, DepEd can now fully exercise its supervisory and regulatory functions and continue...

DepEd ROI researches “Schoolless Barangays,” aims more comprehensive access to enhanced basic education

​ SAN FERNANDO CITY, March 16, 2022 – The Department of Education Regional Office I (DepEd ROI), through the Policy, Planning, and Research Division (PPRD), recently conducted a study on “Schoolless Barangays.” The research revealed that out of 3,267 barangays in the four provinces, 116 municipalities, nine cities, and 989...

DepEd allots Php 1 billion to support progressive expansion of face-to-face classes

March 15, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has allotted around Php 1 billion support fund for all public schools nationwide as more schools are set to participate in the progressive expansion of limited face-to-face classes. “Nagdadagdag din kami ng resources, in addition to the regular budget, we are...

Three Pangasinan public HS learners hailed among FDCP’s Film Ambassadors of 2021

​ March 14, 2022 – Three public high school learners from Alaminos City National High School (ACNHS) were recognized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) during the 6th Film Ambassador’s Night last February 27 at the Manila Metropolitan Theater. Hannah Ragudos, Grade 12, and Brad Khent Cacho...

DepEd forms Election Task Force to assist teachers, personnel in May 2022 polls

​ March 11, 2022 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has established the DepEd Elections Task Force (ETF) Operation and Monitoring Center to assist public school teachers and personnel with their duties in the May 2022 elections. The formation of the ETF is one of the Department’s initiatives to help...

DepEd TV on GMA wins silver at Marketing Excellence Awards 2021

March 10, 2022 – The collaboration of the Department of Education (DepEd) and GMA Network bagged the Silver Award in Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category at the inaugural Marketing Excellence Awards (MEA) 2021 in the Philippines. “The whole DepEd family is honored and grateful for our collaborative project...