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DepEd reinforces gov’t vaccination program, calls for cooperation among stakeholders

​ June 25, 2021 – In support of the government’s vaccination effort, the Department of Education (DepEd) issued the Comprehensive Guidance on the Participation of DepEd in the Implementation of the Philippine National Deployment and Vaccination Plan (NDVP) for COVID-19 vaccines. In DepEd Memorandum 028, s. 2021, the Department laid...

DepEd to release, install video conferencing equipment to support distance learning

​ June 24, 2021 – To enhance virtual coordination between field offices, the Department of Education (DepEd) will soon release and install video conferencing equipment to field offices to further provide efficient services amid the distance learning implementation. “We are continuously assisting our field offices in their endeavors for the...

DepEd renews over 1.7k provisional teachers in SHS for SY 2021-2022

​ June 23, 2021 – Some 1,700 senior high school (SHS) teachers hired in 2016, whose provisional appointments are set to expire by July this year, were granted renewal by the Civil Service Commission (CSC), Education Undersecretary for Planning and Human Resource and Organization Development Jesus Mateo announced on Friday...

DepEd TV History Channel in the works to reinforce learners’ historical awareness

​ June 23, 2021 – To nurture the historical awareness of Filipino learners, teachers, parents, and the public, the Department of Education (DepEd) is planning to create a DepEd TV History Channel that will air films and documentaries featuring Philippine and World History. “The Department recognizes the importance and the...

DepEd kicks off celebration of 123rd Founding Anniversary

​ June 22, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd), instituted on June 23, 1898, kicked off its 123rd Founding Anniversary celebration on Monday, with the theme ‘Bayanihan para sa Edukasyon‘. Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones led the commemoration by recognizing the role of teaching and non-teaching personnel, parents, stakeholders, partners...

Briones emphasizes education as a shared responsibility in 5th SDEM

June 22, 2021 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Thursday underscored that education is a shared responsibility, calling for the involvement of all sectors during the 5th Strategic Dialogue for Education Ministers (5th SDEM). “Education has become, and it is obvious now that it is, a shared responsibility. We...