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REGISTRATION FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR STARTS – BRIONES

In preparation for the incoming class opening, the Department of Education (DepEd) began conducting the Early Registration for School Year (SY) 2022-2023 from March 25 to April 30, 2022. The month-long activity aims to ensure that incoming learners are registered for the next SY and help the Department better anticipate and deal with the possible […]

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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 […]

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GATCHALIAN TO DEPED: BE PROACTIVE IN VAXXING KIDS

To help accelerate the expansion of in-person classes nationwide, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to proactively participate in pediatric vaccination against COVID-19. In Executive Order No. 166 s. 2022, which adopts the Ten-Point Policy Agenda on Economic Recovery, the acceleration, and expansion of the vaccination program and the resumption of […]

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ESCUDERO SUPPORTS NATIONWIDE IN-PERSON CLASSES

Senatorial candidate and Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s order calling for the resumption of face-to-face classes across the country, which is part of the administration’s 10-point policy agenda meant to hasten the recovery of the pandemic-weary economy. Since last year, Escudero has been pushing for the return to in-person classes in areas […]

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GATCHALIAN TO DEPED: IMPLEMENT TUTORING PROGRAM

Amid the gradual resumption of in-person learning nationwide, Senator Win Gatchalian again cited the need to implement a learning recovery program to address the impact of prolonged school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a press briefing held recently, the Department of Education (DepEd) bared its proposed strategies and timeline for implementing learning recovery. […]

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K-12 LAW NEEDS OVERSIGHT REVIEW — GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian vowed that should he win a second term in the Senate, he will push for an oversight review of the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10533) or the K to 12 Law. Gatchalian pointed out that the implementation of the K to 12 program is hounded by challenges, […]

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DEPED CREATES PRIVATE EDUCATION OFFICE – BRIONES

The Department of Education (DepEd) has created the Private Education Office (PEO) at the DepEd Central Office (CO) to provide support to private education institutions. “With the establishment of the PEO, DepEd can now fully exercise its supervisory and regulatory functions and continue to implement programs of assistance to schools, learners, teachers, and other personnel […]

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3 PANGASINAN STUDENTS BAG FILM AWARDS – BRIONES

Three public high school learners from Alaminos City National High School (ACNHS) were recognized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) during the 6th Film Ambassador’s Night recently at the Manila Metropolitan Theater. Hannah Ragudos, Grade 12, and Brad Khent Cacho, Grade 10, were recognized in the short film category award while Mark […]

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PEACE PARTY LIST LAUDS DEPED’S PISA PARTICIPATION

The Philippine Educators Alliance for Community Empowerment (PEACE) Party-list has welcomed the Department of Education’s move to participate in the 2022 cycle of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). “This is the correct approach. Rather than attacking the Pisa for its assessment, what we must do is work towards identifying the problems hounding our […]

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DEPED ALLOTS P1-B FOR EXPANDED IN-PERSON CLASSES

The Department of Education (DepEd) has allotted around P1 billion support fund for all public schools nationwide as more schools are set to participate in the progressive expansion of limited face-to-face or in-person classes. “Nagdadagdag din kami ng resources, in addition to the regular budget, we are spending one billion more to strengthen the progressive […]