Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Friday, December 5, visited two high-performing public schools in Las Piñas City to observe successful literacy and feeding initiatives that the agency aims to scale up nationwide. Angara’s visits included Moonwalk Elementary School and...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday, December 4, called on local government units (LGUs) to play a stronger role in the learning recovery initiatives directed by President Marcos, as DepEd and four national agencies formalized new rules expanding the use of the...
In a major push to address the learning crisis, the Department of Education (DepEd) has allocated P131 million to 131 priority schools nationwide through its “Bayang Bumabasa” initiative, aiming to accelerate literacy gains and promote equity in education. In a statement issued Thursday,...
A staggering number of Filipino students in Grades 1 to 3 are struggling to read, with only 15 percent reaching grade-level proficiency, highlighting the urgent need for rapid measures—such as more reading materials, teacher capacity building, and parental engagement—to address the growing...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is harnessing Visa digital solutions to streamline payments, enhance visitor experiences, and empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across key tourist destinations. The initiative was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by DOT...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso signed a partnership agreement on Thursday, Nov. 20, launching the Manila Academic–Public Library Educational Consortium aimed at further enhancing the literacy capability of Manileños. Domagoso explained the consortium, which brings together the...
Emphasizing that solving the country’s literacy challenges requires adequate and consistent investment to uphold every Filipino learner’s right to quality education, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, November 4, renewed its call for the full and sustained funding of all education...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is urging the government to fully fund its mandates and programs, stressing that solving the country’s persistent literacy challenges requires financial support that matches the scope and cost of its growing responsibilities. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, in a...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is currently involved in 261 interagency bodies, a number that Education Secretary Sonny Angara described as “coordination spread thin” during a recent hearing with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2). Angara said DepEd chairs at least...
Recognizing the urgent need to address the country’s learning crisis and strengthen the foundational skills of Filipino learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) officially launched the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program on Saturday, September 13. The initiative,...
As part of its intensified efforts to address the declining reading proficiency in Philippine schools, the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to launch the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL)-Reading Program this school year. Aiming to improve literacy skills among Grades 1 to 10...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Wednesday, July 30, urged Filipinos to treat weather literacy as a daily necessity rather than merely a disaster response measure, citing the country’s continued exposure to severe storms and climate-related threats. In a one-day orientation on disaster risk...
