Following the “success” of the pilot run of limited face-to-face classes, the Department of Education (DepEd) was determined to recommend its continued implementation and expansion. (Photo from DepEd) “Based on consolidated report, naging matagumpay yung ating pilot face-to-face (our pilot...
After allowing its local officials to decide whether or not classes will be suspended in their respective areas, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Jan. 14, maintained that it will not declare a nationwide academic or health break. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN During the “Laging Handa”...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has urged Filipinos to avail of 10 free online courses relevant to COVID-19 management given the rising number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country. TESDA SECRETARY ISIDRO LAPEÑA (MANILA BULLETIN) TESDA Secretary...
As the country battles a resurgence in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, the Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed its local offices to “exercise discretion” in suspending classes and other teaching-related activities. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN In a memorandum issued by Curriculum...
An official of the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Jan. 12, confirmed that the website of the agency was subjected to a cyber attack over the weekend. (Image courtesy of DepEd Undersecretary Alain Pascua) The said hacking of the DepEd website happened on Sunday, Jan. 9, Education...
Since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation may vary from one area to another, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Jan. 12, said that declaring a nationwide academic or health break would need further evaluation. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN In a virtual presser, Education Secretary...
The recent calls for the implementation of academic breaks have left the Commission on Education (CHED) wondering. CHED Chairman Popoy De Vera (Photo from CHED) “Nagtataka nga ako bakit pinag-uusapan iyan kasi 2020 pa, nag-a-academic break na ang schools on their own (I wonder why they are...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Wednesday, Jan. 12, clarified that the opening of limited face-to-face classes for all degree programs would still depend on the current conditions on the ground. (RIO DELUVIO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) CHED Chairman Popoy De Vera, in a TeleRadyo...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Jan. 12, reiterated that Philippine history is being taught in the K to 12 curriculum of basic education. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) As one of the vanguards of the nation’s culture, DepEd said that it “will not allow our learners to be robbed...
The Department of Education (DepEd) was urged to implement a one-week “academic health break” to help teachers and students to cope with the challenges brought by another surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. (FILE PHOTO / DEPED / MANILA BULLETIN) “We reiterate our call to provide...
The opening of limited face-to-face classes would depend on the individual decisions of higher education institutions (HEIs), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In a Teleradyo interview on Wednesday, Jan. 12, CHED Chairman Popoy De Vera issued...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said that higher education institutions (HEIs) located in areas under Alert Level 2 may start offering limited face-to-face classes for all degree programs as soon as they are ready. CHED / FB CHED Chairman J. Prospero De Vera III, in CHED COVID-19 Advisory...
