Based on its newly-proposed school calendar, the Department of Education (DepED) on Tuesday, April 19, said that it is aiming to begin the school year (SY) 2022-2023 by late August. (DepED / Manila Bulletin) The proposed school calendar covers an additional one week for remediation and intervention...
A group of education workers on Monday, April 18, slammed the Department of Education (DepEd) for asking teachers without election duties to report to schools even when classes were declared suspended. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) “It is beyond ridiculous to force teachers without election...
Senatorial candidate and human rights lawyer Jose Manuel 'Chel' Diokno on Monday, April 18, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to let school administrators decide whether to require teachers to return to onsite work despite the bad internet connection in most school premises. Human rights...
To help prepare for the activities related to upcoming elections, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, April 18, announced the suspension of classes in public schools. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In a Facebook post, DepEd said that classes at all levels in public schools...
A group of education workers on Monday, April 18, once again called for the suspension of the Department of Education (DepEd) directive requiring the mandatory physical reporting of teachers in schools under Alert Level 1. Faculty members of Commonwealth High School in Ecol St., Quezon City report...
The Department of Education (DepEd) continues to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of learners through the implementation of the "Oplan Kalusugan sa DepEd" (OK sa DepEd) program. Photo taken in Quezon City in October 2017 (DepEd Public Affairs Service) In its fourth year, the “OK sa...
The internet signal in most Metro Manila schools is “not strong” enough for teachers to hold online classes, a survey conducted by a group released on Monday, April 18, showed. Unstable internet connection in schools becomes a major challenge for teachers who are required for onsite reporting....
Senatorial candidate and Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday warned public schools not to turn away students who are not yet vaccinated against Covid-19 as the country prepares for face-to-face classes. Escudero said he received reports that some schools have required students...
A group of teachers once again urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to restore Philippine History as a dedicated subject at the secondary level following the “MaJoHa” incident. (RIO DELUVIO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) For the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), there is an urgent need...
The Department of Education (DepEd), the largest bureaucracy in the Philippine government, received a recommendation for ISO Certification. (Image courtesy of DepEd) After a successful audit conducted by TÜV NORD Philippines, Inc., the DepEd Central Office, CALABARZON Regional Office, Schools...
(Photo from DepEd) The Department of Education (DepEd) is planning to build and finish 599 classrooms for the Last Mile Schools Program this year as part of its commitment to bring quality education even in the most geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas in the country. “These schools...
(Photo courtesy of DepEd) The Department of Education (DepEd) commended the awardees of 2021 The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) where three of the 10 winners were from the education community. “The department is delighted with the results of the TOYM with the recipients being exceptional young...
