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DepEd launches COVID-19 vaccination tracker app for personnel

July 22, 2021 – In support of the National Deployment and Vaccination Plan (NDVP), the Department of Education (DepEd) developed the DepEd Mobile App to provide a safer avenue for teaching and non-teaching personnel to provide information and status of their vaccination. “We decided to create this platform to give...

Filipino teachers join international webinar for educational technology upskilling

​ July 22, 2021 – To help upskill and equip Filipino educators with the integration of educational technology, the Department of Education (DepEd) and Global Networks Association of Teachers as a Foreign Language (GENTEFL) of Thailand conducted the Free International Multidisciplinary Webinar Series for Teachers from June 30 to July...

Briones recognizes SEAMEO INNOTECH’s contribution on PH education on 51st Anniversary

July 21, 2021—Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Wednesday lauded the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH) center for its key technological projects and contributions to learning continuity amidst the pandemic. Secretary Briones commended the center during the virtual launch of...

DepEd highlights importance of environment to schools, communities through Search for Heritage Trees

​ July 21, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized the significance of conservation and protecting the environment to schools and communities during the recently concluded Search for Heritage Trees Awarding Ceremonies held virtually last June 30. Undersecretary for Administration Alain Del B. Pascua shared that discovering century-old trees...

DepEd conducts second webinar series on battling substance abuse amidst distance learning

July 20, 2021— As part of the Oplan Kalusugan (OK) sa DepEd initiative, the Department of Education (DepEd) launched a five-episode webinar series for the National Drug Education Program (NDEP). Led by the Office of the Undersecretary for Administration (OUA) through the Bureau of Learners Support Services – School Health...

DepEd releases additional 3.7B MOOE to schools nationwide

July 19, 2021— Continuing to provide necessary support mechanisms to its personnel, the Department of Education (DepEd) has released additional Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) to all public schools nationwide to strengthen measures in responding to the risks of COVID-19. “The pandemic is a continuous challenge in delivering quality...