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Briones lauds LGUs, stakeholders in parent academy initiatives

​ June 1, 2021 — Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones commended the efforts of local government units (LGU), Parents-Teachers Association (PTA), and other stakeholders for guiding and supporting parents and families in the blending learning setup of their children. During the Educating our Children in the New Normal Webinar organized...

DepEd, BCSP unveil Philippine biodiversity toolkit for teachers, learners

​ June 1, 2021 – In line with the celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity last May 22, the Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with the Biodiversity Conservation Society of the Philippines (BCSP), launched the Samot-Saring Buhay: A toolkit on Philippine Biodiversity to impart appreciation and awareness...

DepEd recognizes external partners’ support to learning continuity

May 31, 2021 – Advocating for stakeholder engagement and collaboration, the Department of Education (DepEd), through its External Partnerships Service (EPS), recognized the exemplary assistance of more than 130 external partners to learners and teachers this school year during the Virtual Partners’ Appreciation program last May 14, 2021. With the...

DepEd, DOH hold 1st town hall meeting to promote vaccine acceptance among stakeholders

​ May 31, 2021 – In preparation of the vaccine roll-out for the A4 priority group, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) collaborated in the conduct of a Town Hall Meeting of education frontliners on the government’s vaccination program held last May 18. DepEd Task...

National Academy of Sports offers full scholarships to talented student-athletes

​ May 27, 2021 – Set for its inaugural school year, the National Academy of Sports (NAS) will offer full scholarships in secondary education to talented Filipino student-athletes. Created through Republic Act No. 11470, the NAS was institutionalized to recognize and develop exceptionally talented students from all sectors, including indigenous...

DepEd welcomes National Academy of Sports officials

​ May 26, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) formally welcomed the officials of the newly-established National Academy of Sports (NAS), which is set to admit its first batch of learners by August 2021. Created through Republic Act No. 11470, the NAS is an attached institution of DepEd, in...