The damage to school infrastructure caused by Typhoon "Carina" and the southwest monsoon (habagat) has reached P630 million, according to data released by the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, July 25. Malanday Elementary School in Marikina City is one of the schools in Metro Manila...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara announced on Thursday, July 25, that the opening of classes scheduled for next week in public schools will be postponed in areas heavily affected by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon (habagat). Malanday Elementary School in Marikina City...
Following the widespread flooding caused by the “Carina”-enhanced southwest monsoon, a group of teachers called on President Marcos and newly appointed Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday, July 25, to postpone the opening of the School Year (SY) 2024-2025, which...
As it prepares for the opening of the new school year next week, the Department of Education (DepEd) reminded local government units (LGUs) on Thursday, July 25, to ensure that the use of schools as evacuation facilities is "as brief as possible" to prevent disruption to learning. School used as an...
Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi), now a super typhoon, along with the southwest monsoon or “habagat,” has damaged 45 schools across eight regions, according to the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, July 24. School used as an evacuation center (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has recorded over 15.8 million enrollees for School Year (SY) 2024-2025, according to data released on Wednesday, July 24. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) Based on the latest enrollment monitoring report from the Planning Service – Education Management...
Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, July 22, expressed openness to reviewing the existing Department of Education (DepEd) policy that removes “unnecessary” materials—such as visual aids and decorations—from classrooms to help learners focus on their teachers and lessons. A teacher...
In preparation for the opening of classes for School Year (SY) 2024-2025, the Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct its annual school maintenance program, known as “Brigada Eskwela,” from July 22 to 27. During the conduct of Brigada Eskwela, education stakeholders contribute their time,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced that enrollment in public elementary and secondary schools for the upcoming school year will start next week. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) Signed by Education Undersecretary Nolasco Mempin, DepEd issued Memorandum No. 32 series of 2024, or the...
As it prepares for the gradual return to the traditional June to March cycle, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, May 23, reiterated that schools should no longer be used as evacuation centers for individuals affected by calamities because it disrupts the learning process. Evacuees who...
Following the adjustments made to the school calendar for the upcoming school year, as approved by President Marcos , the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, May 23, assured that the vacation period and number of school days will not be compromised. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) ...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, April 4 said he will ask the Department of Education (DepEd) to study the possibility of shortening the transition period in preparation for the return to the old school calendar. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, said...
