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DepEd TV, EdTech channel reach 200k subscribers, receive YouTube silver play button

​ ​ September 24, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) unveiled the two Silver Play Button awarded by video streaming company YouTube after DepEd TV and DepEd EdTech (Education Technology) Unit channels surpassed 100,000 subscribers’ mark. Both channels have been vital to the Department’s implementation of distance learning, especially...

DepEd launches KITE journal for education quality innovations, studies

​ September 24, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) recently launched the K to 12 Issues and Trends Explored (K.I.T.E) Online Journal to provide an avenue for educational innovations and new insights sharing in curriculum and education policies. K.I.T.E., the official online publication of the Curriculum and Instruction Strand...

Computerization Program, 5 other big ticket DepEd projects receive higher budget for 2022

​ ​ September 24, 2021 –  The Department of Education (DepEd) has seen a significant increase in budget allocation for its Computerization Program (DCP) and five other programs, according to the agency’s presentation of its 2022 National Expenditure Program (NEP) at the House of Representatives last Tuesday.   The DCP...

DepEd collaborates with SEAMEO TROPMED for School Mental Health Model pilot testing

​ ​ September 23, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is collaborating with Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Tropical Medicine and Public Health Network (SEAMEO TROPMED) to elevate awareness of learners and personnel on mental health programs and services. In a webinar on School Mental Health Initiatives and Ceremonial...

DepEd credits parents, learners for exceeding 100% enrollment turnout for SY 2021-2022

​ ​ September 23, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) credited parents and learners for their support for learning continuity amidst the pandemic as the agency reported that it exceeded last year’s enrollment figure. “This indicates the kind of response of our parents and learners ,” Secretary Leonor Magtolis...

DepEd welcomes pioneering batch of NAS student-athlete scholars

​ ​ September 22, 2021 – The National Academy of Sports (NAS), the newest attached institution of the Department of Education (DepEd), welcomed its pioneering batch of student-athlete scholars as School Year 2021-2022 officially opened on Monday, September 13. “Minarapat po nating sumama dito sa pagbubukas ng klase ng National...