​ June 5, 2021 – Some 1, 638 senior high school teachers, whose provisional appointments are set to expire by July this year, were granted priority status by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in the 2021 Licensure Exam for Professional Teachers (LEPT), Education Secretary Leonor Briones announced on Thursday. “We...

​ June 4, 2021 – Amid travel restrictions and connectivity issues, the Department of Education (DepEd) reported that around 4.5 million learners registered early for School Year 2020-2021, achieving a 99% turnout compare to last year’s figure. In the final Monitoring Report on Tuesday, DepEd tallied a total of 4,557,435...

​ June 4, 2021 — To better equip learners with work-ready skills, the Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct nationwide upskilling activities on work and professional development among Senior High School (SHS) students. “Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of blended learning, we want to make sure that...

June 4, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) continues its efforts in rebuilding schools and providing support programs for learners and teachers in Marawi City, four years after the government successfully retook the city from armed rebels. Under the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Recovery Plan of DepEd and as a member...

​ June 3, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) acquired the approval of the Commission of Elections (COMELEC) in increasing the honoraria of teachers who will serve as Electoral Board (EB) and Poll Workers in the upcoming 2022 National and Local Elections. In February 2021, Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones...

​ June 3, 2021 – In support of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s call for national prayer, Education Chief Leonor Magtolis Briones joined other key government officials and religious groups to pray for the recovery and healing of the Philippines from the COVID-19 pandemic in virtual interfaith events on May 29...