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DepEd starts first cycle of regular monthly load for teachers, personnel

​ August 24, 2021— After the successful distribution of sim cards to field offices, the Department of Education (DepEd) has announced the start of the cycle for regular monthly loads for teachers and personnel. For the 277,381 DepEd sim cards recipients who have started using connectivity loads in July 2021...

DepEd to campus journalists: ‘Spread the love for honesty, veracity, and integrity’

​ August 23, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) challenged campus journalists to share correct and truthful information at the conclusion of the first-ever virtual National School Press Conference (NSPC) 2021 on August 13, Friday. “Your success as journalists will greatly rely on your firm grip on values and...

First-ever virtual NSPC provides relevant campus journalism skills amid pandemic

​ August 20, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Bureau of Curriculum Development, conducted its first-ever virtual National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) on August 11-13, 2021 to enrich the learning experience and sustain the social consciousness of learners amidst the pandemic. Dubbed as the National Conference on...

DepEd highlights youth participation in nationwide disaster preparedness webinar for student leaders

August 16, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) held a webinar on participatory governance and youth participation in Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) titled ‘Young Leaders Taking Up Space in Disaster Preparedness’ on July 30, 2021. Spearheaded by DepEd Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS), in partnership with...

Two NCR teachers among winners of 2021 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos

​ August 13, 2021 – For going beyond excellence in the field of basic education, two public school teachers from the National Capital Region (NCR) will be among the ten awardees of the 2021 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos. Ms. Lou Sabrina Ongkiko, Master Teacher 1 in Culiat Elementary School, and...

Briones calls for continuous awareness of ASEAN on its 54th anniversary

​ August 12, 2021— In celebration of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Month 2021, Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones emphasized the importance of the regional organization’s role in achieving the country’s development goals, especially in education. The education chief highlighted the importance of ASEAN during the flag-raising activity...