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A federation of activist teachers on Tuesday called on the legislative bicameral committee to rechannel funds to the delivery of basic services - particularly in the education sector.

A child rights organization on Monday expressed concern over the current situation of children who were affected by super typhoon “Rolly” in Bicol - especially those who continue to stay in makeshift homes, experience hunger, and miss out on schooling.

Both teaching and non-teaching personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) are allowed to reimburse up to 300 per month for the communication expenses incurred while they are working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A federation of teachers has urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to take responsibility by addressing the problems of the education sector in calamity-stricken areas, especially those that are related to the distance learning set-up.

As the country celebrates the 157th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday reminded Filipinos that true courage can be exemplified in many ways.

Education Secretary Leonor Briones on Friday said that the Department of Education (DepEd) has sought the help of the Department of Justice (DOJ) in going after those who make false claims against the agency, particularly on the purported errors found in modules that are being used by students under the distance learning set-up.

After the passage of the Senate version of the proposed national budget for 2021, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) has criticized the P1.4-billion additional allocation for the education sector, saying it was “too negligible” to have any positive impact on education delivery amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education Secretary Leonor Briones said Friday that the Department of Education (DepEd) lacks authority when it comes to the Community Learning Hubs initiated by the Office of Vice President Leni Robredo.

Child rights advocates have presented a report on the status of children’s rights in Philippines and urged the government, particularly the concerned departments and agencies, to immediately address various gaps to ensure the welfare of Filipino children.

Public school students were cited in a virtual ceremony Friday for their outstanding research and innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Nov. 26, formally announced that the Philippines will be joining the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) in 2022.

The Department of Education refuted the claim of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers that there were modules delivered late and can no longer be used by the students under the distance learning setup.

The Philippine Red Cross thanked the Korean government for donating almost P10 million for families and communities severely affected by the recent typhoons that hit the country.

Partner organizations of the Department of Education backed its efforts to ensure that the rights of children in education are protected and upheld at all times, especially during the time of a pandemic.

More than 305,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed by the consecutive, devastating typhoons in the Philippines that have laid the foundations for a long-term humanitarian crisis, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday announced that it will submit to the President an updated report on school opening and its current initiatives to provide learning spaces in post-COVID.

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday debunked claims that learners drowned in Laguna while delivering modules and appealed to the public to “thoroughly check the information” first before sharing information.

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday appealed to the general public to fact-check first the reported errors found in learning materials or modules before bashing the government agency.