Eleven years after Typhoon "Yolanda" ravaged the Philippines, a school in Leyte continues to rely on temporary learning spaces, highlighting the disaster's long-term impact on the region’s educational infrastructure. (DepEd / Manila Bulletin) On Monday, Nov. 11, the Department of Education...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has been urged to address the significant gap in the number of schools lacking principals and to implement strategies to better support and develop school leaders. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) The Second Congressional Commission on Education...
The Catch-Up Fridays program, a learning mechanism designed to enhance students' abilities in reading, critical thinking, analysis, and writing, will be recalibrated, according to the Department of Education (DepEd). (DepEd / file photo) Dennis Legaspi, Media Relations Chief from the Office of...
In light of recent tropical storms that have disrupted schools across the Philippines, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the need for educational systems to swiftly adapt to ensure stability and lessen dependence on community resilience alone....
The Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed its commitment to a “fair and transparent” procurement process on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and assured the public that there is no corruption within its current leadership. DepEd Central Office / MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN “Walang korapsyon sa...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday, Oct. 23, highlighted the critical role of teachers, noting that they are not only educators but also catalysts for sustainable economic growth. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara (Photo from DepEd) “We often hear the phrase,...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, cited noteworthy strides in addressing critical issues within the department and underscored the importance of collaborative efforts to foster a more responsive and effective educational system. DepEd Secretary Sonny...
Findings from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) revealed that government programs currently support only one percent of the country’s "best and brightest" students. (DepEd file photo) In a statement issued on Saturday, Oct. 12, EDCOM 2 highlighted that gifted and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday, Oct. 11, the renewal of its partnership with the Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI), reinforcing its dedication to expanding video-based learning resources. (Photo from DepEd) DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and KCFI President and...
Ateneo de Manila University, on Wednesday, Oct. 9, announced that it has secured the top spot among Philippine institutions in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for the third consecutive year. Photo from Ateneo de Manila University’s Facebook page In a statement posted on...
To address the disparity between the Philippines' high literacy rates and its low standings in international assessments, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara has called for a comprehensive examination of the literacy measurement methods employed in other countries. (Photo...
To help ensure that only well-prepared educators enter the profession, an industry-led advocacy group on Tuesday, Oct. 1, emphasized the necessity of evaluating and enhancing the licensure examinations for teachers. (DepEd file photo) “With systemic issues plaguing the current teacher...
