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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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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 […]

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DEPED DOUBLES VACATION LEAVE CREDITS FOR TEACHERS

In a significant move to further support public school teachers, the Department of Education (DepEd) has increased vacation service credits (VSCs) from 15 to 30 days under new guidelines introduced by DepEd Order No. 13, s. 2024, signed by Education Secretary Sonny Angara.  The VSC announcement was timely made as the country celebrated Teachers’ Month. […]

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DEPED P793B BUDGET FOR 2025 GETS HOUSE OK

The Department of Education (DepEd), under the leadership of Education Secretary Sonny Angara, extended its heartfelt appreciation to the House of Representatives for the approval of its proposed P793.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.  Angara expressed his gratitude to House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Budget Sponsor Representative Maria Carmen Zamora, and the members of […]

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AFP HELPS DEPED DELIVER DIGITAL GADGETS TO SCHOOLS

The Department of Education (DepEd) has expressed its gratitude to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for their crucial aid in transporting digital equipment to schools nationwide, a key step in enhancing digital education across the country. The AFP, led by Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr., played a pivotal role in the […]

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ANGARA WANTS MORE CREATIVE FILIPINO LEARNERS

Education Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted the Philippines’ commitment to fostering creative and innovative Filipino learners during his speech at the 4th Philippine-Singapore Business and Investment Summit (PSBIS) held in Singapore. In his address, Angara emphasized the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of enhancing the quality of education in the Philippines by integrating technology and […]

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PAY HIKE DIFFERENTIALS FOR TEACHERS IN SEPTEMBER

The Department of Education (DepEd) has begun processing the salary increase differentials for public school teachers and non-teaching personnel for Fiscal Year 2024, following the guidelines set forth in Executive Order 64 issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced that the DepEd has received approval from the Department of Budget and […]

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DEPED EYES FREE SCIENCE, ARTS COURSES FOR WOMEN

The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with iamtheCODE to provide free coding and digital skills courses to Filipino young women and girls and strengthen its Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and Design (STEAMED) initiative. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by Education Secretary Sonny Angara, following a courtesy visit […]

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ANGARA JOINS AI-AIDED DIGITAL CLASSROOM SESSION

Education Secretary Sonny Angara, together with Khan Academy Philippines led by Chief Operating Officer Myrish Antonio, visited Fernando Ma. Guerrero Elementary School in Paco, Manila, to observe the Khan Academy Session with its learners. During the visit, Angara watched how the Grade 5 learners integrated the Khan Academy application into their Mathematics lesson. In the […]