Findings from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) revealed that government programs currently support only one percent of the country’s "best and brightest" students. (DepEd file photo) In a statement issued on Saturday, Oct. 12, EDCOM 2 highlighted that gifted and...
To tackle on-the-ground issues, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara led the agency's inaugural out-of-town Management Committee (ManComm) meeting during his tenure and visited schools in Northern Mindanao. (Photo from DepEd) During a two-day official visit this week, Angara...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday, Oct. 11, the renewal of its partnership with the Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI), reinforcing its dedication to expanding video-based learning resources. (Photo from DepEd) DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and KCFI President and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, Oct. 10, that it has partnered with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to enhance educational access for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) through the Alternative Learning System (ALS). (Photo from DepEd) DepEd and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9, that it has partnered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enhance financial literacy in educational institutions. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara {left) and SEC Chairperson Emilio Aquino (Photo from DepEd) DepEd...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Monday, Oct. 7, urged parents to give their consent so their children can participate in the “Bakuna Eskwela” program in public schools. A Grade 1 student at Dr. A. Albert Elementary School in Manila receives a vaccine during the launch of...
At least five million children in public schools are expected to be protected from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) as the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Education (DepEd) formally launched their joint school-based immunization drive on Monday, Oct. 7. A Grade 1 student at Dr....
To protect school-aged children from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Education (DepEd) will spearhead the “Bakuna Eskwela” kick-off next week. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) In separate advisories, the DOH and DepEd...
Amid the celebration of this year’s World Teachers' Day (WTD), Filipino educators on Saturday, Oct. 5, called on the government to urgently address the “systemic challenges” they have been facing for years. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) Members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT)...
The Department of Education (DepEd) concluded the grand festivities for the 2024 National Teachers’ Month (NTM) on Thursday, Oct. 3, honoring the vital role educators play in shaping the nation. With the theme “Together4Teachers,” the celebration showcased the unwavering dedication of...
(DepEd) House Deputy Speaker Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar has filed a bill in the House of Representatives that aims to provide holistic support for teachers by establishing programs and services for their mental health and...
To prioritize the welfare of Filipino teachers in public schools, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday, Oct. 2, implementing guidelines for the rationalization of their workload and compensation for teaching overload. Students of Rafael Palma Elementary School attend the...
