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DepEd reminds teachers to file personal accident insurance in case of accidents

October 30, 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) reiterated that teachers who would be involved in work and non-work-related accidents to file a claim against their Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)-issued Personal Accident Insurance (GPAI) policy. Under the GPAI, personnel can claim for accidental death or dismemberment of up...

DepEd guarantees preparedness of teachers, other personnel for 2023 BSKE

​ PASIG CITY, October 25, 2023 — The Department of Education (DepEd) joined the COMELEC, Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the Philippine Coast Guard in a Multi-agency Send-off and Turnover Ceremony to showcase the government forces and resources that will be deployed for the 2023 Barangay...

Filipinos bag awards at the 1st Innovation for Disability-Inclusive Education Competition 2023

​ PASIG CITY, October 6, 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) lauds Filipinos who emerged victorious in the 1st Innovation for Disability-Inclusive Education Competition (iDIEC) 2023, a concurrent event of the 5th International Conference on Special Education (ICSE), held on October 4-5 2023 at Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, Selangor...

Princess Maha Chakri Awardee from Ilocos Norte highlights bayanihan in his community projects

​ PASIG CITY, October 20, 2023— Jerwin O. Valencia, a teacher from Dingras National High School in Ilocos Norte, is the Philippines’ fifth recipient of the prestigious Princess Maha Chakri Awards (PMCA) in recognition of his invaluable contribution to his community. Through his efforts, he began a community-wide engagement that...

DepEd highlights culture of literacy, lifelong learning in 2023 National Literacy Conference

CEBU CITY, October 13, 2023 – The Department of Education (DepEd) underscored the importance of creating a culture of literacy and lifelong learning during the 2023 National Literacy Conference (NLC) on October 11 at DepEd ECOTECH Center. “Our goal is to promote functional literacy and ensure that every Filipino possesses...

VP Sara honors educators, highlights DepEd’s steps to reaffirm support for teachers in NTD 2023 celebration

BUTUAN CITY, AGUSAN DEL SUR, October 5, 2023 – Vice President and Secretary of Education Sara Z. Duterte hailed teachers across the country for being the ‘architects of dreams’ of Filipino learners during the celebration of National Teachers’ Day 2023 on Thursday. “You play a vital role in shaping not...