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PH EXPANDS EDUCATION LINKS WITH CANADA – DE VERA

Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman Popoy De Vera led a High-level Higher Education Partnership Mission to Canada to expand opportunities to engage in academic and research partnerships focused on health sciences, renewable energy, agriculture, engineering and technology, data science, and disaster risk management, among others. De Vera was accompanied by CHED Region I OIC-Director […]

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100% ONSITE WORK FOR DEPED UNDER ALERT LEVEL 1

In compliance with the Office of the President Memorandum Circular (MC) No.96, requiring all agencies of the government to adhere to a 100% onsite workforce, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued the agency’s updated work arrangements following the imposition of Alert Level 1 to most areas of the country. The latest DepEd issuance is […]

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CHED LANDS IN LIST OF TRUSTED GOV’T AGENCIES

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) thanked all educational stakeholders for working with the Commission to successfully implement education programs resulting in its inclusion among the Top 10 government agencies with high approval and trust ratings. According to the 2022 PAHAYAG First Quarter Survey by PUBLiCUS Asia Inc., CHED ranked seventh among the most trusted […]

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DEPED EYES 599 CLASSROOMS FOR LAST MILE SCHOOLS

Committed to bringing quality education even in the most geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced its target to build and finish 599 classrooms for the Last Mile Schools Program this year. “These schools with concrete walls, electricity and clean water are more than buildings. They represent hope […]

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DEPED SET FOR ISO CERTIFICATION – BRIONES

The Department of Education (DepEd), the largest bureaucracy in the Philippines government, is now recommended for ISO Certification. Under the leadership of Secretary Leonor Briones, the DepEd Central Office, CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) Regional Office, Schools Division Office of Biñan, Biñan Elementary School, and Biñan Integrated High School were recommended for ISO […]

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3 EDUCATORS BAG TOYM 2022 AWARDS – BRIONES

Education Secretary Leonor Briones commended the efforts of The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) 2022 awardees, especially the three from the education community, during the Awarding Ceremonies held at Okada Manila. “The Department is delighted with the results of the TOYM with the recipients being exceptional young people who will surely inspire our learners and the […]

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CHED PARTNERS WITH YORK UNIVERSITY FOR GNL

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and York University in Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on academic collaboration to launch the partnership between Philippine universities and York University for the Globally Network Learning (GNL). CHED Chairman Popoy De Vera and Dr. Rhonda Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor of York University, Canada signed the MoU […]

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DEPED, DOH, USAID LAUNCH ‘BIDA KID’ CAMPAIGN

The Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health (DOH), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) formally launched the national BIDA Kid COVID-19 prevention campaign to support the safe expansion of in-person classes nationwide. DepEd, DOH, and USAID kicked off the BIDA Kid national campaign at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. […]

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17,479 SCHOOLS SET FOR IN-PERSON CLASSES – BRIONES

The Department of Education (DepEd) reported that 17,479 public and private schools are nominated by regional offices to join the progressive expansion phase of face-to-face classes, a significant increase since the start of the year. Based on a recent quick count, 17,054 public and 425 private schools are ready for the progressive expansion of face-to-face […]

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DEPED DRAFTS LEARNING RECOVERY PLAN – BRIONES

Following the progressive expansion of face-to-face classes, the Department of Education (DepEd) is developing a learning recovery plan framework to guide schools in addressing learning gaps due to pandemic-related disruptions. “As more schools open their doors for physical learning, the Department is currently crafting a learning recovery program as part of our post-pandemic efforts,” Education […]