Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, February 29 called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to fix the anomalies in the Educational Service Contracting (ESC) program noting that the majority of the beneficiaries come from non-poor households. Gatchalian described the granting of slot...
The Department of Education’s (DepEd) employees’ union on Sunday, Feb. 25, vowed to continue working to improve the country's educational system. (Photo from DepEd NEU) In a statement, the DepEd-National Employees’ Union (DepEd-NEU) acknowledged the “harmonious synergy” between the...
ILOILO CITY – A group of journalists and officials have raised concerns over press freedom after libel cases were filed by Department of Education (DepEd)-6 (Western Visayas) Regional Director Ramir Uytico against four radio anchors of DYRI-RMN Iloilo. UYTICO The National Union of Journalists of...
CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Bohol turned over musical instruments and sports equipment worth P1.4 million to three high schools under the Department of Education (DepEd)-Bohol. The Tubigon West Central High School received sports equipment worth P500,000 while Cangawa National High...
The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Thursday, Feb. 22, that with the implemented adjustments, the pre-pandemic academic calendar may resume by the School Year (SY) 2026-2027. Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group "Eventually, we might be able to return, hopefully by June, for the opening...
The Department of Education (DepEd) emerged as the most trusted government agency in the December 2023 survey conducted by the OCTA Research. The “Fourth Quarter Tugon ng Masa Survey,” which took place from Dec. 10 to 14, revealed that DepEd had the highest trust rating at 84 percent. Other...
Senators on Wednesday, February 21 commended the Department of Education (DepEd) for heeding the call to be more flexible and adaptive in determining school calendar days and prioritizing the welfare of the students. “I fully support the DepEd’s move to shift the closing of the current...
Vacation for the current school year will come early for students in basic education after the Department of Education (DepEd) announced the adjusted end-of-school-year break. (DepEd / MB VIsual Content Group) In DepEd Order No. 003 series of 2024 signed by Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced that the current school year will end in May instead of June based on the school calendar for School Year (SY) 2023-2024. (DepEd / MB VIsual Content Group) In DepEd Order No. 003 series of 2024 signed by Vice President and Education Secretary Sara...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has formally announced the opening of School Year (SY) 2024-2025 for basic education on July 29, 2024. (DepEd / MB VIsual Content Group) Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte signed DepEd Order No. 003 series of 2024 on Feb. 19 or the...
The country’s basic education sector should be kept under the control of Filipinos as local schools and institutions play a critical role in preserving and instilling Philippine values and shaping the youth. Sen. Sonny Angara, at the continuation of the Senate Subcommittee on Constitutional...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Tuesday, Feb. 20, underscored the role of the Filipino-Chinese business community in promoting and investing in the country’s education sector. Vice President Sara Duterte graces the 13th Biennial National Convention of the Chinese...
