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...
While they welcomed specific mentions related to the education sector, teachers’ groups on Monday, July 22, said the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos failed to address the root causes of the education crisis. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers his third State of...
President Marcos has challenged new Education Secretary Sonny Angara to ensure that the quality of education in the country improves as soon as possible. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) "Our national learning recovery program must proceed without the slightest...
Amid the clamor from teacher groups, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara confirmed on Monday, July 22, the suspension of the Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS) for School Year (SY) 2023-2024. Filipino teacher (Manila Bulletin / file photo) In an interview...
Recognizing that shortages in basic education resources are among the biggest challenges facing the country, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, July 22, assured that “additional attention” will be given to resolving these issues in the coming days and weeks. DepEd...
As he takes on the role of the new Education Chief , former senator Sonny Angara on Monday, July 22, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) community and various stakeholders to unite in tackling the significant challenges facing the Philippine education system. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara...
Recognizing the importance of maintaining a healthy workforce to ensure the continued delivery of education services, Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced on Monday, July 22, that he plans to hire at least one doctor for each office of the Department of Education (DepEd). DepEd Central Office...
Newly appointed Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, July 22, expressed a strong commitment to addressing the pressing issues surrounding the quality of education in the country. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a speech delivered at the Department of Education (DepEd) Central Office...
Calling it a “gross misplacement” of priorities amidst the country's worsening education crisis, a group of education workers on Sunday, July 21, strongly criticized the government's plan to build a Taylor Swift-ready stadium at Clark Airport. A classroom is divided into two to accommodate...
Newly appointed Education Secretary Sonny Angara participated in Brigada Eskwela at Commonwealth Elementary School in Quezon City on Saturday, July 20. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara at a Brigada Eskwela event in a Quezon City public school on July 20, 2024. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN) Also...
To improve educational outcomes across the Philippines, leaders of private schools have pledged to collaborate with Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN) The Coordinating Council of Private Educational...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara has committed to listening to and working with all stakeholders to address the challenges facing the education sector. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara (Photo from Presidential Communications Office) “I am...
