As it prepares for the opening of the new school year next week, the Department of Education (DepEd) reminded local government units (LGUs) on Thursday, July 25, to ensure that the use of schools as evacuation facilities is "as brief as possible" to prevent disruption to learning. School used as an...
Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi), now a super typhoon, along with the southwest monsoon or “habagat,” has damaged 45 schools across eight regions, according to the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, July 24. School used as an evacuation center (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has recorded over 15.8 million enrollees for School Year (SY) 2024-2025, according to data released on Wednesday, July 24. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) Based on the latest enrollment monitoring report from the Planning Service – Education Management...
Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, July 22, expressed openness to reviewing the existing Department of Education (DepEd) policy that removes “unnecessary” materials—such as visual aids and decorations—from classrooms to help learners focus on their teachers and lessons. A teacher...
What time is it? It's back-to-school time. After a fun summer full of rest and hanging out with friends, it’s time to prepare the students' bags with school essentials. To help shoppers prepare for the back to school season, Robinsons Department Store offers school supplies sales. Their catalog...
Senator Sonny Angara, who assumed leadership of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, July 18, has been urged to continue revising the Senior High School (SHS) curriculum and advancing the agency's digitalization efforts, particularly in implementing blended or distance learning. Senator...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to include undernourished high school students in the government’s school-based feeding programs. Estrada said there is a necessity to amend provisions of the law on school-based feeding program to include...
In preparation for the opening of classes for School Year (SY) 2024-2025, the Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct its annual school maintenance program, known as “Brigada Eskwela,” from July 22 to 27. During the conduct of Brigada Eskwela, education stakeholders contribute their time,...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has pushed anew for his proposed ‘Batang Magaling Act’ or Senate Bill (SB) No. 2367 to boost the employability of senior high school (SHS) graduates. Gatchalian reiterated his push following statements made by President Marcos to make sure that SHS graduates are ready...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Davao City is strictly monitoring the prices of school supplies in major establishments as the opening of classes on July 29 approaches. Rachel S. Remitio, DTI-Davao City director, said that the weekly monitoring intends to ensure that...
A teachers’ group on Monday, July 8, reiterated its call for the Department of Education (DepEd) to immediately “clarify and suspend” the implementation of the Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS) for the School Year (SY) 2023-2024. Public school teachers (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently unveiled a price guide for school supplies ahead of the upcoming school year. The guide, titled "Gabay sa Pamimili ng School Supplies," is designed to assist consumers in making informed purchasing decisions. Here are the price ranges...
