Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has approved the creation of 10,000 non-teaching positions to strengthen the education workforce and support the growing operational needs of public schools across the country. Pangandaman confirmed in a statement released Thursday, May 22, that the agency...
Amid continued delays in the enrollment of public school teachers into the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) program, a group of teachers on Saturday, May 17, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to release a cash medical allowance to help cover urgent healthcare expenses. The Teachers...
The Department of Education (DepEd) received over a hundred election-related incident reports from across the country on Monday, May 12, with most of these incidents involving vote counting machine (VCM) malfunctions, missing names on voters ' lists, and health-related concerns affecting...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, May 10, confirmed that teachers and other personnel who will serve in the upcoming elections will receive higher compensation for their poll duties. “Our teachers face responsibility and risk every election,” said DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara in...
In a landmark move poised to expand career opportunities for young Filipinos, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, May 9, welcomed the government 's decision to allow senior high school (SHS) graduates to qualify for select government positions. Senior High School students taking ...
Emphasizing the critical role of collective action in ensuring every Filipino child gains essential reading and writing skills for a brighter future, the Department of Education (DepEd) has called on parents, educators, and community stakeholders to unite in a nationwide campaign to combat...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, May 7, reiterated that there is no automatic pass or "auto-pass" policy in the Philippine public school system, amid growing concerns about the trend of mass promotion — where students advance to the next grade level despite not meeting learning...
According to FLEMMS 2024, over 18 million Filipino high school graduates struggle with functional illiteracy. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE) The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, May 1, vowed to intensify literacy reforms following alarming survey results showing...
Two weeks after the controversial graduation ceremony in Antique, the Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed that the principal involved in the viral video had been reassigned following her removal from the position. DepEd confirmed that the principal in Antique who was involved in the viral...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the early detection of disabilities in students across the Philippines. DepEd champions groundbreaking initiatives to ensure inclusive education for learners with disabilities (Photo from DepEd) In a...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has enhanced its summer programs to address student learning gaps, but a group has cautioned that these short-term measures fall short of tackling the Philippines' persistent education crisis, which stems from deep-rooted systemic challenges. ACT criticizes...
To ensure Filipino students have access to nutritious meals and agricultural education, the Department of Education (DepEd) is enhancing its key initiatives on food security. DepEd's school feeding and agricultural programs aim to nurture students' body and soul, fostering lifelong values. (DepEd...
