Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has proposed the creation of a line item that would fund mental health programs under the Department of Education (DepEd) with a corresponding budget of P160 million for 2024. (Photo from the Office of Senator Sherwin Gatchalian) Gatchalian points out that despite...
Familiarization with competencies and producing appropriate learning materials were among the initial challenges cited by the Department of Education (DepEd) in the ongoing pilot run of the revised K to 10 curriculum or the MATATAG Curriculum. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) DepEd Deputy...
To address the issues and concerns on the procurement of school furniture, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday, Nov. 17, the conduct of a suppliers’ forum. (DepEd file photo) In an advisory, DepEd announced that it will hold a School Furniture Suppliers Forum on Nov. 22,...
To help cultivate the love of country and social responsibility among Filipino learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Nov. 16, announced the celebration of this year’s National Students’ Day (NSD). (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “This celebration will harness the...
While welcoming the provision of full payment for poll duty honorarium, a group of teachers reiterated its call on Tuesday, Nov. 14, for the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to provide additional pay to poll workers who spent "more work hours" fulfilling their duties during the 2023 Barangay and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Nov. 14, extended its gratitude to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the “timely release” of the honoraria for teachers and personnel who served in the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). The Electoral Board and poll...
To address the multifaceted challenges faced by Filipino learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) expressed commitment to prioritize the physical health and mental well-being of Filipino students. DepEd / MB Visual Content Group In a meeting on Monday,...
Senator Grace Poe said government regulators and telecommunications companies (telcos) should boost their linkages to provide free wifi services to needy public schools. For one, Poe said the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Department of Education...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has expressed his admiration for Vice President Sara Duterte for deciding to forego her request for P650-million worth of confidential funds for the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) which she heads. This was...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, Nov. 11, mourned the death of two learners in a public school in Taguig City and expressed commitment to assist in the ongoing probe. (DepEd / Manila Bulletin) “The loss of young lives is a devastating blow to any community,” DepEd said,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) marks the calendar with a significant yearly celebration – the National Reading Month (NRM). (Photo from Unsplash) This month-long event observed every November, is part of the agency's efforts to foster a culture of reading and enhance literacy...
The Department of Education (DepEd) enjoined stakeholders to participate in this year’s celebration of the National Deaf Awareness Week (NDAW) starting Friday, Nov. 10. (DepEd Philippines Facebook) DepEd, through its Bureau of Learning Delivery, urged schools, teachers, and students...
