International Women’s Day is not only a special day to remember the struggles faced by women across the globe, it is a chance to reflect on how women led, ruled, and played an equal role with men, said Department of Education (DepED) Secretary Leonor Briones on Tuesday, March 8. DepED Secretary...
A group of teachers and education workers urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to issue a clarification regarding numerous reports requiring teachers to report to schools. (DepEd / file photo) In a letter dated Monday, March 7, Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines wrote to...
Nearly two years since schools were prohibited from holding face-to-face activities due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) expressed optimism that the conduct of limited physical end-of-school-year rites (EOSY) will be allowed this school year. (DepEd file photo) DepEd,...
Struggling private schools in the country shouldn't be left to "die". Such was the appeal of Quezon City 5th district Rep. Alfred Vargas to the Department of Education (DepEd), which he feels could be more proactive in supporting private schools already in dire straits. (Unsplash) "I personally met...
As part of its preparations for the upcoming polls, the Department of Education (DepEd) will establish an Election Task Force (ETF) and its operation and monitoring center. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) DepEd has issued Memorandum No. 10, series of 2022 or the Establishment of the 2022...
The problems concerning the country’s healthcare sector that were exposed during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic will remain high up on the list of priorities of Partido Reporma standard-bearer Senator Panfilo ‘"Ping" Lacson and running mate Senate President Vicente Sotto III even as the...
Education Secretary Leonor Briones expressed her gratitude to President Duterte for “trusting her knowledge and expertise” and supporting her decisions and vision for the Department of Education (DepEd). Education Secretary Leonor Briones (Screengrab courtesy of DepEd) “We are grateful to...
BACOLOD CITY - The Department of Education (DepEd) – Negros Occidental has supported the decision of the Negros Occidental High School (NOHS) principal here to deny the entry of unvaccinated personnel, including teachers into schools. This stemmed from the recent complaint aired to the media by...
While the guidelines for the conduct of face-to-face classes are already in place, the Department of Education (DepEd) stressed that the “actual implementation" would largely depend on the current situation in the schools. (Photo from DepEd) Education Secretary Leonor Briones, in a public...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has approved the allocation of funding to help ensure that participating schools in the progressive expansion of face-to-face classes would be able to respond to emerging needs. (Photo from DepEd) During the Laging Handa briefing on Wednesday, March 2, Education...
As the country slowly reopens its schools for limited face-to-face classes, the Department of Education (DepEd) said that blended learning will still be implemented. Photo taken at Butuan Central Elementary School in September 2021 (Courtesy of DepEd SDO Butuan City) “Gusto ko lang i-emphasize na...
With more schools expected to hold face-to-face classes with the easing of coronavirus restrictions, the Department of Education (DepEd) clarified that vaccination against COVID-19 will not be “required” for learners but will remain “mandatory” for participating teachers and personnel....
