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DEPED TASK FORCE TO AID TEACHERS ON ELECTION DAY

The Department of Education (DepEd) has established the DepEd Elections Task Force (ETF) Operation and Monitoring Center to assist public school teachers and personnel with their duties in the May 9 polls. The ETF is one of the Department’s initiatives to help the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and ensure free, orderly, honest, peaceful, and credible […]

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EASTERN VISAYAS GETS 1st LAST MILE SCHOOL — DEPED

The Department of Education (DepEd) unveiled its first-ever completed last mile school in Eastern Visayas during a turnover ceremony in Calbiga, Samar recently. “This is only the first step to the many developments under the Public Schools of the Future framework,” Secretary Leonor Briones said. “We will continue to close the gap between the geographically […]

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IN-PERSON GRADUATION RITES POSSIBLE – BRIONES

The Department of Education (DepEd) is optimistic that schools will be able to conduct limited physical End-of-School-Year (EOSY) rites for School Year 2021-2022. At the recent EduAksyon Virtual Regional press conference hosted by DepEd Region IX, Education Secretary Leonor Briones expressed her optimism that schools may be able to conduct their graduation rites depending on […]

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DEPED URGED TO USE P977-M MOOE TO AID SCHOOLS

The Philippine Educators Alliance for Community Empowerment (PEACE) Party-list is urging the Department of Education to quickly download the close to P1 billion it has allotted to help schools address their needs as they hold limited in-person classes under the progressive expansion phase. Likewise, it also called on the DepEd’s constituent units, particularly local offices […]

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DEPED LAUNCHES ‘GALAW PILIPINAS’ – BRIONES

To promote an active lifestyle among Filipinos, the Department of Education (DepEd) has launched the Galaw Pilipinas, the Department’s National Calisthenics Exercise Program that will be part of the daily exercise routine in schools and community learning centers. Galaw Pilipinas is a four-minute calisthenics routine that shall contribute to the 60 minutes of moderate to […]

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PEACE PARTY LIST: DON’T USE SCHOOLS IN CAMPAIGNS

The Philippine Educators Alliance for Community Empowerment (PEACE) Party-list reminded candidates on Friday that schools are off-limits for campaigns and other political activities. “Paalala lamang po na ipinagbabawal ng Department of Education ang paggamit ng mga paaralan para sa political activities. Our schools are protected ground, so I hope we respect their independence,” PEACE PL […]

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DEPED HIKES PROVIDENT FUND LOAN CAP FOR TEACHERS

The Department of Education (DepEd) has increased the ceilings on the Provident Fund (PF) loans to further assist teachers and non-teaching personnel with their financial needs. “Even as we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel of this public health situation, we are determined to implement financial policies that can help our […]

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DEPED LAUDS ‘WOMEN IN SCIENCE’ – BRIONES

In celebration of the 2022 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Department of Education (DepEd) highlighted outstanding Filipina scientists to inspire more young girls to venture into the field of science. “I am proud of the women who continue to uphold gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls involved in […]

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DEPED LAUNCHES LEARNERS’ PC APPS TUTORIAL SERIES

The Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with Microsoft Philippines, introduced the Project Be Techie in School (B.T.S.): Tech Episode webinar series to help the learners in utilizing Microsoft computer applications that will be relevant in their education which started recently. Through the Bureau of Learner Support Services (BLSS) – Youth Formation Division (Y.F.D.), the […]

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LEARNERS EXCUSED FROM CLASSES ON VAXXING DAY

The Department of Education (DepEd), along with other government agencies and private organizations, expressed their proactive support to the pediatric vaccination during the RESBAKUNA KIDS: Vaccination Rollout for 5-11 years old at SM Megamall. Education Secretary Leonor Briones emphasized that the vaccination drive for children is vital to the gradual reintroduction of face-to-face classes and […]