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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...
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...
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...
July 19, 2021 – To guarantee that improvement of education facilities will continue amidst the health crisis, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued regulations on the use of schools as isolation areas to give way to infrastructure projects. “The pandemic did not hamper our mission to provide conducive...
DepEd, 5 education partners sign deal to collaborate on health, reading, and learning sustainability
July 16, 2021 – To enhance support for basic education, the Department of Education (DepEd), through its External Partnerships Service (EPS), on Friday signed five separate Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with education partners to collaborate on curriculum programs focused on health, reading, and learning sustainability. These partners include Natasha...