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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 […]

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GRASSROOTS TEACHER, EDTECH FIRM ARE DEPED HEROES

Education Secretary Sonny Angara honored a dedicated community educator and a leading education technology firm during the DepEd Heroes awards ceremony held at the President Corazon C. Aquino National High School.   The Department of Education (DepEd) recognized Allan Delos Reyes, a Master Teacher II and Alternative Learning System (ALS) teacher from Minalin Elementary School in […]

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ANGARA LEADS PARTNERSHIPS FOR MODERN SCHOOL INFRA

Education Secretary Sonny Angara has spearheaded a series of partnerships with state agencies, local government units (LGUs), and the private sector to modernize public school infrastructure and expand digital connectivity across the country. The dual initiatives address two critical challenges facing the country’s basic education system: classroom shortage and learning disruptions caused by weather-related emergencies. […]

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BIGGEST DEPED BUDGET GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives concluded plenary deliberations on the proposed ₱975.96-billion budget of the Department of Education (DepEd), the largest allocation for any government agency under the proposed 2027 national budget. The period of interpellation and debate was terminated in under two hours, making it among the fastest plenary deliberations on the DepEd budget in […]

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PARENTAL VIGILANCE URGED AFTER CAMPUS VIOLENCE

Education Secretary Sonny Angara called on parents and guardians to closely monitor their children’s online activities while urging teachers to act as compassionate “foster parents” at school, pointing out that teenagers are increasingly vulnerable to harmful online influences. Secretary Angara highlighted the vulnerability of today’s youth to digital influences and underscored the need for stronger […]

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DEPED WELCOMES HOUSE OK OF PROPOSED 2027 BUDGET

The Department of Education (DepEd) expressed its gratitude to the House of Representatives following the plenary floor approval of the agency’s proposed PHP975.96 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which accounts for 13.55% of the total PHP7.2 trillion national budget. The allocation includes bipartisan support from lawmakers to restore or augment critical programs beyond the […]

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DEPED TO LAUNCH SCHOOL DIGITAL SAFETY CAMPAIGN

As part of its continuing efforts to strengthen school safety following recent school shooting incidents, the Department of Education (DepEd) is preparing to launch a School Digital Safety Campaign for learners, teachers, and parents. The recent incidents have underscored that keeping children safe requires a broader approach that goes beyond what happens inside school premises.  […]

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ANGARA VISITS BANGA SCHOOL AFTER SHOOTING INCIDENT

Education Secretary Sonny Angara visited Banga National High School in South Cotabato on Saturday following a fatal shooting to lead response efforts and extend support to affected victims’ families and personnel. Secretary Angara conferred with school personnel, parents, local officials, and police to coordinate emergency response, deploy critical psychosocial services, and address safety vulnerabilities. He […]

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ANGARA: LGUS PLAYED CRUCIAL ROLE IN PISA GAINS

Education Secretary Sonny Angara underscored the critical role of local governments in improving learning outcomes, saying the Philippines’ gains in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025 were supported by the active participation of local communities, from provincial and city governments down to barangays. “LGUs played a crucial role, from the provincial, city, and […]

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PBBM LEADS YAKAP, SCHOOL FEEDING IN PANGASINAN

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. spearheaded the delivery of integrated health and nutrition services during a visit to Sta. Barbara Central School on Thursday. The presidential visit highlighted the national government’s comprehensive strategy by integrating primary healthcare access, targeted nutrition, and heritage preservation in a single venue.  President Marcos inspected primary healthcare activities under the […]