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Climate Change Talk Show Echoes Climate Advocacy, Youth Action Stories

By Rinzen D. Gonzales   November 29, 2021 – There will never be positive change without the collective action of the youth.  This message is emphasized during the “YOUth Can! Online Talk Show,” held on the second day of the 5th National Climate Change Conference (NCCC), November 20, 2021. This...

DepEd launches 5th NCCC, focuses on biodiversity conservation, climate stability

By Amabelle Franchesca C. Boncato   November 29, 2021 – To elevate the discussions on the impacts of climate change and human actions on biodiversity, the Department of Education (DepEd) launched the 5th National Climate Change Conference. Through the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS), the event aired via...

DepEd urges renewed commitment to prioritize education investment in UNESCO meeting

​ November 29, 2021 – The Philippines’ Department of Education (DepEd) called for the renewal of commitment to prioritize education investment as a mobilizer of COVID-19 recovery efforts and the futures of education during the Global Education Meeting 2021 (2021 GEM) on Wednesday. Co-hosted by UNESCO and the Government of...

DepEd appeals for possible higher poll honoraria for teachers in the 2022 elections

​ November 26, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is still hoping for possible increase in the honoraria of teachers who will serve as poll workers in the 2022 National and Local Elections. “Although it is less than our proposed increase for our teachers who will serve as poll...

DepEd’s P629.8-B budget for 2022 receives Senate’s approval

​ November 25, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) successfully defended its approved budget for 2022 amounting to Php 629.8 billion before the Senate of the Philippines last November 22, Monday. DepEd and its attached agencies are set to receive a P629.8 billion budget for its National Expenditure Program...

18 private schools begin pilot run of face-to-face classes

November 24, 2021 – Following the opening of selected public schools last week, 1,732 K-3 and SHS learners went back to school on November 22 as 18 private schools started the pilot implementation of face-to-face classes. “Ngayon haping happy na tayo, very pleased tayo, exciting at saka I’m very happy...