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TEACHERS TO GET FREE CANVA FOR EDUCATION ACCESS

Public school teachers and staff across the country are set to receive free access and training on Canva for Education starting November, following the Department of Education’s (DepEd) partnership with Canva Philippines. Education Secretary Sonny Angara signed a partnership with Canva Philippines for the rollout of Canva for Education to further bring digital design and […]

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DEPED MOVES TO RESTART CLASSES AFTER KRISTINE

The Department of Education (DepEd), under the leadership of Secretary Sonny Angara, has mobilized rapid response efforts to ensure that students can return to their studies as soon as possible following the disruption caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.   Angara praised the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) staff and DepEd personnel nationwide who […]

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DEPED, IBP SIGN PACT TO GIVE TEACHERS LEGAL AID

The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) signed a Memorandum of Agreement onto provide free legal aid to DepEd teachers and personnel across the country. Witnessed by representatives from DepEd Teachers Union (DTU), Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), and Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) during the ceremonial signing, the partnership […]

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TEACHERS ARE HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPERS – ANGARA

Education Secretary Sonny Angara underscored the vital role of teachers as key drivers of human capital development during his address at the 50th Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E). Speaking before business leaders and stakeholders from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Angara emphasized that teachers are not only educators but also catalysts […]

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ANGARA HIGHLIGHTS GAINS IN 1ST 100 DAYS IN OFFICE

As he approaches his 100th day in office, Education Secretary Sonny Angara urged the support of the private sector to help bridge important gaps in the education sector during a luncheon meeting hosted by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP). “With your support, we can transform this massive system into a force […]

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ANGARA BRINGS LAPTOPS TO PAG-ASA ISLAND SCHOOL

Reinforcing its commitment to bring quality education to every corner of the Philippines, the Department of Education (DepEd), led by Secretary Sonny Angara, visited Pag-asa Island in the Municipality of Kalayaan, West Philippine Sea, marking a historic milestone as the first visit by a DepEd Secretary to the remote island in recent times. During the […]

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ARAL LAW TO ACCELERATE LEARNING RECOVERY – ANGARA

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Act into law during a ceremony at Malacañang Palace recently, marking a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to address the learning gaps exacerbated by the pandemic. The ARAL Law, a priority measure identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), aims to […]

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DEPED, BJMP SIGN PACT FOR INMATE EDUCATION

The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) have formalized their partnership to enhance educational access for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) through the Alternative Learning System (ALS). The newly signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) underscores both agencies’ shared commitment to improving the well-being and educational rights of PDLs, […]

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DEPED JOINS KNOWLEDGE CHANNEL FOR VIDEO-BASED ED

The Department of Education (DepEd) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding video-based learning resources by renewing its partnership with the Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI). The partnership was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), underscoring both organizations’ dedication to supporting the National Learning Recovery Plan (NLRP) and addressing the digital learning […]

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ANGARA VISITS 5 SCHOOLS IN NORTHERN MINDANAO

As part of ongoing efforts of the Department of Education (DepEd) to address on-the-ground concerns, Education Secretary Sonny Angara visited five schools in Northern Mindanao and spearheaded the agency’s first out-of-town Management Committee (ManComm) meeting under his watch in his two-day official visit. Angara visited the Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School (MOGCHS) and City […]