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15 Filipino teachers, 3 schools join Philippines-Korea exchange programme

May 13, 2021 – To foster intellectual understanding and global citizenship in schools, the Department of Education (DepEd) has recognized 15 Filipino teachers and three schools for participating in the 2021 KPTEP Online Teacher Exchange Programme. “I always believe that opportunities to understand other cultures would always enhance the competence...

Briones bats for vaccination of teachers, personnel

​ May 12, 2021 – With the country receiving more supplies of COVID-19 vaccine, Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones has encouraged teachers and non-teaching personnel of the Department of Education to get immunized to protect their families, learners, and communities. “Kami sa Department of Education, we would like to encourage our...

DepEd to hold virtual activities for Science and Technology Fair for School Year 2020-2021

​ May 11, 2021 – To highlight the role of science and research in addressing present global challenges and issues, the Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct a virtual National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) for School Year 2020-2021. Carrying the theme, “Agham, Pananaliksik, at Teknolohiya: Kabalikat sa Matatag at...

DepEd seeks more career opportunities for teachers in creating new teaching positions

May 11, 2021 – Committed to provide career and financial stability among teachers, the Department of Education (DepEd) is continuously working with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Civil Service Commission (CSC) in revising the Career Progression System for Public School Teachers. “We are continuously finding ways to...

DepEd continues Public Education Network build-up after turning over e-learning gadgets to North Luzon regions

May 10, 2021 – In its continuous build-up of the Public Education Network (PEN), the Department of Education (DepEd) has provided e-learning gadgets to learners and teachers of various regions in Northern Luzon. During the EduAksyon sa Norte virtual visit on April 29, the Department turned over 2,972 smartphones and...

KOICA donates 1,000 pieces of children’s books to DepEd through ICO

May 8, 2021 – The Department of Education – International Cooperation Office (DepEd-ICO) received ten (10) boxes of children’s books from the Korea International Coordinating Agency (KOICA) last Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The KOICA Team, composed of Ms. Baek Jiyeon, Volunteer Program Coordinator, Ms. Sheena Balinsoy, Volunteer Program Manager, and...