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ANGARA EXPANDS FREE HEALTHCARE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School communities across the country will now gain stronger access to primary care as public schools become organized access points connecting learners, personnel, and families to PhilHealth’s YAKAP primary care services under a landmark multi-agency partnership signed by Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday. The Department of Education (DepEd) partnered with the Department of Health […]

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DEPED EMPOWERS PARENTS WITH KAAGAPAY PROGRAM

To protect learners and foster safer learning environments, the Department of Education (DepEd) is expanding its Kaagapay Program nationwide to equip parents, guardians, and caregivers with practical tools to prevent bullying, foster positive discipline, and reinforce values formation. The national momentum of the program was underscored as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary […]

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PBBM, ANGARA LEAD NAT’L TEACHERS’ DAY CELEBRATION

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara joined around 10,000 educators in a festive celebration for the culmination of National Teachers’ Month 2026, while highlighting the 10th anniversary of the implementation of the Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) Program.  The National Teachers’ Day event, which was also attended by several national and local […]

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ANGARA WELCOMES P1.95B BUDGET BOOST FOR DEPED

Education Secretary Sonny Angara welcomed the approval by a House of Representatives panel of PHP1.952 billion in budget additions for the Department of Education (DepEd) under the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 national budget. The Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSc) of the House Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Nueva Ecija 1st District Rep. Mikaela Suansing, approved […]

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DEPED ENHANCES READINESS OF SCHOOLS FOR EL NIÑO

In response to the impact of El Niño and extreme weather conditions, the Department of Education (DepEd) is enhancing its operational protocols to help schools cope with rising temperatures while strengthening climate change instruction across basic education, following directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. DepEd’s preparedness strategy focuses on continuous risk assessments, updated contingency […]

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PBBM, ANGARA RECOGNIZE VITAL ROLE OF TEACHERS

The Teacher Education Council (TEC) brought together education sector stakeholders to celebrate teachers and advance initiatives aimed at strengthening teacher education in the country during Celebrating Teacher Excellence: A National Teachers’ Month 2026 Celebration in Manila.   The celebration highlighted a shared national commitment to quality teacher education, recognizing that quality education begins with teachers who […]

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DEPED TO VISIT SCHOOLS PH-WIDE AFTER PISA GAINS

Building on the Philippines’ historic performance in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), the Department of Education (DepEd) has launched nationwide field visits to participating public and private schools to strengthen local support networks and sustain long-term learning gains. The initiative follows a national recognition ceremony led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. […]

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PBBM, ANGARA HONOR MODEL PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the nation in honoring exemplary public school teachers among the recipients of the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos awards during a conferment ceremony at Malacañan Palace. The recognition coincides with the national observance of National Teachers’ Month, underscoring the dedication, innovation, and service of […]

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DISASTER-PROOF, PWD FRIENDLY NEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Education Secretary Sonny Angara has issued comprehensive new building standards requiring new public school projects covered by the effective date to be climate-resilient, fully accessible to persons with disabilities (PWDs), and designed for optimal learning. DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2026 establishes the Enhanced Minimum Performance Standards and Specifications (MPSS) for public basic education facilities. […]

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PBBM, ANGARA COMMEND SCHOOLS FOR PISA GAINS

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the national recognition of educators, learners, families, local government leaders, and public and private partners behind the Philippines’ historic gains in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).   The thanksgiving gathering, held at President Corazon “Cory” C. Aquino National High School, brought together […]