The Department of Education (DepEd) is considering rationalizing the Senior High School (SHS) curriculum by making some subjects “elective” or voluntary for Grade 11 and 12 students. Senior High School students (DepEd file photo) In a Palace briefing on Tuesday, Aug. 13, Education...
Recognizing the impact of bullying on students’ academic performance and overall well-being, Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13, that the Department of Education (DepEd) would monitor schools to ensure strict compliance with anti-bullying policies. (DepEd / MB Visual...
A group of teachers on Saturday, Aug. 10, called on Education Secretary Sonny Angara to promptly “suspend the implementation” of two Department of Education (DepEd) Orders, citing that these directives have resulted in “a burdensome workload” for teachers. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN /...
Education Secretary Sonny Angara assured the non-teaching personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) that their concerns would be addressed. (Photo from DepEd) “We will track everything. I will assign the HR and Operations teams to take note of all the suggestions,” Angara said...
The Senior High School National Task Force (SHS-NTF) on Thursday, Aug. 8, presented its recommendations to the Department of Education (DepEd) to improve the implementation of the SHS program. (Photo from DepEd Facebook page) The SHS-NTF presented the recommendations during a meeting with DepEd...
Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. lauded on Wednesday, Aug. 7, the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11997, or Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act. (Photo from the Office of Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr.) Revilla also hailed Department of Education (DepEd)...
Enrollment in basic education for School Year (SY) 2024-2025 has reached 24 million, according to data released by the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Grade school students of Mines Elementary School in Quezon City attend the first day of School Year 2024-2025 on July 29, 2024....
While the opening of over 40 schools remained postponed on Monday, Aug. 5, the basic education enrollment in both public and private schools has reached 23.8 million during the second week of classes for School Year (SY) 2024-2025, according to the Department of Education (DepEd). First day of...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday, Aug. 2, that the target opening date for schools with postponed classes has been set for next week. First day of classes at Vicente Hizon Sr. Elementary School in Davao City on July 29, 2024 (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN) “The target...
Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed optimism on Friday, Aug. 2, that utilizing technology would help the Department of Education (DepEd) achieve improved education outcomes among Filipino learners. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) Angara led the ceremonial Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has achieved 84 percent of its target enrollment as the first week of classes for School Year (SY) 2024-2025 ended on Friday, Aug. 2. Grade school students, along with their teachers, parents and guardians, attend the flag ceremony during the official opening of...
Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday, Aug. 1, said that while there were “minor issues” reported during the first week of the school opening for School Year (SY) 2024-2025, none were considered too “dramatic.” Grade school students of Mines Elementary School in Quezon City attend...
