Due to “severely lacking” state support, a group of education workers warned on Monday, May 17, that the Philippines’ education system is on the “brink of collapse” if the challenges faced by schools, teachers and learners remain unaddressed. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT)...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is calling for a legislative inquiry on the status of the use Filipino sign language (FSL) as a language of instruction for the deaf under the under the K to 12 basic education system. The chairman of the Senate basic education committee filed a resolution for this...
Just like other government employees, personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) are also scheduled to receive their mid-year bonus starting Saturday, May 15. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN “Per law, we are allowed to process and release our mid-year bonus,” said Education Undersecretary for...
In an effort to support the online learning initiatives of the government, the Department of Education (DepEd) Cebu and Globe inked a landmark partnership to build 26 new cell sites. Online learning is one of the multiple learning delivery modalities implemented this school year amid the COVID-19...
The Department of Education (DepEd) lauded a public school teacher from Bicol for earning the prestigious award from National Geographic Society. Screengrab during the “EduAKSYON: Aksyon at Solusyon para sa Edukasyon” virtual regional press conference in Region V on Friday, May 14 (DepEd...
The European Union Delegation to the Philippines is preparing a one big summer blowout for Filipino children as it mounts the virtual edition of the annual cultural festival “Lakbayin Natin ang EU” as part of its Viva Europa 2021 celebration. (European Union Delegation to the Philippines)...
Recognizing that getting vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will pave the way for safe resumption of face-to-face classes, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, May 13, announced the launch of a campaign to support the national vaccination drive of the government....
Fifteen teachers and three schools from the Philippines were recognized by the Department of Education (DepEd) for participating in this year’s KPTEP Online Teacher Exchange Programme. (Photo from DepEd) DepEd, in a statement issued Thursday, May 13, said that the 2021 KPTEP Online Teacher...
To help protect their families, learners, and communities, Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones has encouraged personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) to get immunized. Education Secretary Leonor Briones (DepEd/FILE PHOTO/MANILA BULLETIN) DepEd, in a statement on Wednesday, May 12,...
Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday, May 12, urged the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to take cue from community pantries to implement its feeding programs. Senator Grace Poe (Senate of the Philippines/MANILA BULLETIN File photo) Poe said the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) enjoined parents or guardians of incoming learners in Kindergarten, Grades 1, 7 and 11 to participate in the early registration activity which has been extended until the end of this month. Early registration for SY 2021-2022 (Photo from DepEd) DepEd officials,...
With the restrictions and limitations in mobility brought by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to hold a virtual National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) for this school year. (Photo from DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN) DepEd, in a statement issued...
