Utmost support poured out from senators on Tuesday, July 2, for the appointment of their colleague Senator Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara as the new secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), wishing him success in his new role. Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero congratulated Angara on...
BALER, AURORA - Sen. Sonny Angara said on Monday, July 1, that he's open to taking on the role as the next secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) should the post be offered to him. Sen. Sonny Angara said on Monday, July 1, that he's open to taking on the role as the next secretary of the...
(AP) Citizens' Battle Against Corruption (CIBAC) Party-list Rep. Eddie Villanueva says he is planning to file a bill in the House of Representatives that would require every school in the Philippines to display the 10 Commandments. In a statement on Friday,...
"We have to carry on." President Marcos said he would appoint a new secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) by the end of the week, saying the position vacated by Vice President Sara Duterte could not be left empty for so long. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Arnold Quizol)...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to conduct an aggressive back-to-school campaign that will focus on the almost 11 million out-of-school children and youth (OSCY) in the country. The senator made the call following the release of a report from the Philippine...
President Marcos is keen on bringing back the old school calendar next year, citing the urgent need for it given the impacts of El Niño at present. Marcos said there is no need to wait longer to reimplement the old schedule for face-to-face classes as it is "better for the kids." He said he...
To ensure that public school teachers can devote more time to classroom teaching, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced the issuance of a policy that rationalizes public school teachers’ workload and defines ancillary tasks and assignments that can be given to them. NOEL PABALATE / FILE...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, April 15 issued guidelines on alternate uniforms for teaching and non-teaching personnel, particularly during the "summer" season. (Photo from DepEd) “The use of the alternate uniform is allowed due to the hot weather conditions the country is...
(Rio Deluvio/MANILA BULLETIN) Quezon City 4th district Rep. Marvin Rillo is prodding the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to “vigorously enforce” the law prohibiting the “no permit, no exam”...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, April 10 remained firm on its decision to adhere to the original timeline for returning to the old school calendar. DepEd has issued a statement in response to President Marcos’ announcement on Wednesday that the government is exploring options to...
With the theme "My Health, My Right," the Department of Health (DOH), along with the World Health Organization (WHO) Philippines, celebrated World Health Day on Sunday, April 7. Photo from Pixabay. The celebration highlighted the importance of achieving Universal Health Care (UHC) and ensuring...
Angara gave this assurance to the country’s public school teachers. Previously known as the chalk allowance, the teaching supplies allowance is meant for the purchase of tangible or intangible supplies and materials, the payment of other incidental expenses, and the implementation or...
