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DepEd showcases indigenous culture, tradition in Pasundayag: 2021 International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples

​ September 1, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) showcased the culture and tradition of different indigenous peoples (IPs) and communities worldwide in “Pasundayag 2021 in celebration of the International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples on August 9, Monday. During the virtual event, the Philippines’ Panay Bukidnon group, Indonesian...

DepEd to hold virtual activities for National Science and Technology Fair 2021

​ August 30, 2021 – To highlight the role of science and research in addressing present global challenges and issues amidst a pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct a virtual National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) 2021 on August 31 to September 3. With the theme “Agham, Pananaliksik...

DepEd issues guidelines on professional development fund of teachers, school leaders

​ August 27, 2021 – To further support the continuing professional development of public school teachers and leaders, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued multi-year implementing guidelines on the allocation and utilization of the Human Resource Development (HRD) fund for teachers and school leaders. The guidelines aim to promote...

DepEd set to distribute 40,000 laptops to schools, offices nationwide

​ August 26, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to deliver some 40,000 laptops to teachers, personnel, schools, and field offices nationwide this month to provide essential support to education frontliners for the upcoming school year. “The provision of internet-capable equipment to DepEd offices, schools, and teachers...

DepEd, Educ Forum to hold virtual forum series on education quality reforms

August 25, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with the Philippine Forum for Quality Basic Education (Educ Forum), will kick off a virtual forum series on Thursday, August 26, to discuss ongoing reform initiatives for basic education in the country. “Through this series, we aim to raise...

DepEd reaches 8.5M enrollees as enhanced remote enrollment adopted for SY 2021-2022

August 25, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday reached more than 8.5 million enrollees for School Year 2021-2022. As of August 25, 2021, the total number of enrollees for basic formal education all over the country hits 8,557,205, covering both public and private schools. Enrollment started last...