As she formally assumed the position as a Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary, Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, July 4, paid tribute to her predecessor Leonor Briones. Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte (left) with former Education Secretary Leonor Briones during the...
To guide its personnel and other stakeholders on the duty to respect, protect, fulfill and promote all children’s rights to and in education, the Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered the adoption of the Rights-Based Education (RBE) Framework in the country’s basic education system....
The immediate impacts of Covid-19 on learning and participation will be the focus of the first phase of the newly-crafted Basic Education Development Plan 2030 (BEDP 2030) of the Department of Education (DepEd). (Image courtesy of DepEd) In line with its commitment to address the challenges faced...
The Department of Education (DepEd) highlighted the creation of financial management reform and the establishment of the Education Program Management Office as among its accomplishments under the outgoing administration. Education Undersecretary for Finance Annalyn Sevilla (Photo from DepEd) DepEd,...
For the first time, student-leaders nationwide made history as they turned over the “Youth Education Agenda” to the Department of Education (DepEd). (Photo courtesy of DepEd) The “Youth Education Agenda” reflects the common sentiments, outlooks, insights, and perspectives on various social,...
(Photo from DepEd) Under the Duterte administration, access to education has significantly increased by providing more support to those who have limited resources to pursue or continue their studies. Both the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) noted that...
Outgoing Education Secretary Leonor Briones expressed readiness to assist the incoming administration by serving as a consultant. Outgoing Education Secretary Leonor Briones (left) meets with Vice President-elect and incoming DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte on June 25, 2022 for a transition briefing....
A joint farewell and welcome ceremony for outgoing Department of Education (DepEd) Leonor Briones and Vice President-elect and incoming DepEd Chief Sara Duterte will be held in the first week of July. (Photo courtesy of DepEd Undersecretary Annalyn Sevilla) DepEd, in a statement issued Saturday,...
During their meeting on Saturday, June 25, there was a consensus on policy matters that need immediate attention as agreed upon by outgoing Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones and Vice President-elect and incoming DepEd Chief Sara Duterte: the guidelines for the incoming school...
Outgoing Education Secretary Leonor Briones and key officials of the Department of Education (DepEd) met with Vice President-elect Sara Duterte and her transition on Saturday, June 25, to discuss the next steps during the transition period. (Photo from DepEd Facebook Page) The transition meeting,...
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines on Tuesday, June 21, questioned the Department of Education’s (DepEd) plan to ease physical distancing in classrooms for schools under Alert Level 1 for school year (SY) 2022-2023. (Juan Carlo De Vela / Manila Bulletin) “We oppose the move to...
A group of teachers has come up with a list of what they want Vice President-elect Sara Duterte to focus on once she formally assumes her post as the Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). Vice President-elect Sara Duterte delivers her inaugural address in Davao City on June 19, 2022...
