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Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of industry linkages and bilateral relations on the “Day of the Future,” an event organized by the Switzerland Embassy recently. “It’s a very intriguing and promising event,” Angara said in his opening remarks. The Day of the Future is an annual event in Switzerland where students from Grades […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara convened the National Management Committee (ManComm) to explore interventions to learning losses. This urgency comes amidst class suspensions due to the severity of weather disturbances. The Cordillera Administrative Region already recorded 35 class disruptions, the highest number of school days lost mainly due to natural disasters and calamities. In the current […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted the need for stronger educational planning to stabilize learning amid climate-related disruptions at the UNESCO-IIEP Regional Conference on Educational Planning in Asia recently. “Our planning systems must adapt—and adapt quickly—to our new reality. Our education systems must be stable and predictable even in times of emergency,” Angara said. “Educational systems must […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized that one of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) priorities is to fast-track the review of the Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum and reduce the subjects to let learners focus more on work immersion. “So, we must have flexibility in our system. If we reduce the subjects of our SHS curriculum, the students […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) will deploy the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) to support education continuity in schools impacted by typhoons and other natural disasters. The pilot implementation of DLP will begin this November in affected schools in Regions I, II, III, IV-A, V, and CAR. The DLP initiative is designed to address disruptions caused […]
The Department of Education (DepEd), the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EdCom2) and UNICEF have recognized the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Gapan City for its effective resource management and impressive student achievement, positioning it as a model for public school financing across the Philippines. A field visit led by Education Secretary Sonny Angara and […]
In a major step to enhance math proficiency among public school students, the Department of Education (DepEd) has joined forces with Japan-based Sprix, Inc. to provide free access to the Test of Fundamental Skills (TOFAS) for learners nationwide. This partnership aims to support thousands of students in mastering essential math skills critical for their academic […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]