PASIG CITY, 20 August 2024 — Public school teachers will enjoy expanded healthcare benefits with the introduction of a Php 7,000 medical allowance for government employees beginning fiscal year 2025. This significant increase from the Php 500 medical examination allowance provided in 2020 marks a substantial enhancement in support for...

PASIG CITY, 10 August 2024 – On Tuesday, Education Secretary Sonny Angara met with the Department of Education-National Employees Union (DepEd-NEU) National Executive Officers and National Board of Trustees at the DepEd Central Office to discuss and address the concerns of non-teaching personnel. Accompanied by DepEd NEU National President Atty...

​ MANILA, 09 August 2024 – In an effort to boost the employability of senior high school students, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Jobs Committee, through the Private Sector Jobs and Skills Corporation (PCORP), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to pilot an...

PASAY CITY, 07 August 2024 – The Commission on Appointments (CA) acknowledged the leadership and competence of Education Secretary Sonny Angara as they quickly confirmed his ad-interim appointment on Wednesday. The former senator smoothly navigated his confirmation process following the commendation from his former colleagues in Congress, highlighting his legislative achievements...

​ PASIG CITY, 7 August 2024 – To ensure effective and efficient delivery of basic education services at all governance levels, Education Secretary Sonny Angara has directed offices in the Department to fill all vacant positions. In DepEd Memorandum No. 42, s. 2024, DepEd Bureau and Service Directors in the...

PASIG CITY, 6 August 2024 –  The Department of Education (DepEd) reminded schools that no fee shall be collected from learners and teachers in all public and private elementary and secondary schools during enrollment period and at any time during the school year. In DepEd Memorandum No. 41, s. 2024...