In light of the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) said that it is currently preparing for various possible scenarios for the opening of School Year (SY) 2021-2022. DepEd / Manila Bulletin “We will be proposing various options for...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with the Philippine Normal University (PNU) to provide professional development of teachers, academic supervisors, and school leaders. The Department of Education (DepEd) and Philippine Normal University (PNU) seal partnership on professional...
While its recommendation for the Aug. 23 school opening continues to draw mixed reactions from stakeholders, an official of the Department of Education (DepEd) reminded that the country still has a lot of “catching up” to do when it comes to education. DepEd Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio...
The continuity of education in the country amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation is hanging in the balance with teachers complaining of burnout, an organization of education workers warned. Teachers are also tasked to prepare printed modules to be distributed to students. (JANSEN ROMERO...
The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified that the Aug. 23 school opening of classes remains a “proposal” of the agency and that the final decision will still be approved by President Duterte. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN “Nung unang nabanggit iyan, malinawanag na ito ang proposal namin kasi...
To share policy innovations and effective partnerships and cooperation models relating to new learning paradigms in the Southeast region, the Department of Education (DepEd) and various key education stakeholders in SEA region virtually met at the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education (SEAMEO)...
Just like how the healthcare system is overwhelmed with the surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, the country’s education system is also “under siege” as signs of burnout among education frontliners threaten learning continuity. MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN The Alliance of...
While the Philippines is still in the middle of surging cases and suffering the economic blow of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, an advocacy group underscored the urgent need to safely reopen schools to address the ongoing learning crisis. ALI VICOY/MANILA BULLETIN The Philippine...
“Shorter break for students is not a solution, it is an added burden!” ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN This is what an alliance of student councils nationwide told the Department of Education (DepEd) on its plan to open the new school year on Aug. 23. If it pushes through, the group noted that it...
To give parents and guardians more time to register, the Department of Education (DepEd) will be accepting learners who would want to participate in the Early Registration for the upcoming school year until the end of May 2021. DepEd/MB “We understand the situation right now,” DepEd...
An organization of education workers urged President Duterte to call on Congress for an “urgent special session” which will rechannel the budget for the opening of a new school year. (ALI VICOY/MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines, in a statement issued...
When the Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed that a tentative date for the opening of School Year (SY) 2021-2022 has been set, stakeholders have expressed mixed views - especially since the plan will reduce the break, both for teachers and students. (RIO DELUVIO/MANILA BULLETIN) The...
