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DEPED LAUNCHES FREE ONLINE TUTORIAL PLATFORM

To improve the quality of learning in the distance learning setup, the Department of Education (DepEd) launched ETULay, a free online tutorial platform for learners and parents facilitated by expert educators. “We have to come up with creative ways in modernizing our education system and it will require the upgrade of learning delivery through the […]

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VILLANUEVA BACKS GRADUAL REOPENING OF CLASSES

The chair of the Senate committee on higher education is backing the government’s decision to gradually reopen colleges for face-to-face classes, beginning with those in health and medical courses. “For as long as it is safe, limited, and complies with health protocols, I see no problem in the joint decision of CHED and DOH to […]

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DEPED TO INCLUDE LEARNERS WITH AUTISM – BRIONES

Promoting a sense of belonging and empowerment for children with special needs, the Department of Education (DepEd) collaborated with NORFIL Foundation, Inc., and Autism Society Philippines in the conduct of the 2021 National Autism Conference in line with the celebration of the 25th National Autism Consciousness Week. The Department recognizes the important role of all […]

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GATCHALIAN TO DEPED: RELEASE B2HELP FOR LEARNERS

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to accelerate the release and distribution of financial aid allotted by the extended Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan 2 (Republic Act 11494) to qualified basic education learners who are facing financial difficulties because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gatchalian made this call following […]

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‘WE CAN’T TEACH HUNGRY LEARNERS’ – BRIONES

In the fight against hunger, Education Secretary Leonor Briones acknowledged the major role of the Department of Education (DepEd) in keeping Filipino learners healthy. In her message during the first anniversary of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger and the launching of the NFP document, Briones stressed the importance of healthy learners and how […]

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TEND TO LEARNERS’ ORAL HEALTH AMID COVID – DEPED

To ensure the maintenance of good oral health among learners and personnel, the Department of Education (DepEd) released DepEd Order No. 041 or the Guidelines on the Implementation of School Dental Health Care Program (SDHCP), including Medical and Nursing Services for School Year 2020-2021. The program aims to provide access to health services among learners […]

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TEACHERS’ ALLOWANCE HIKE BOOSTS DISTANCE LEARNING

The Department of Education (DepEd) lauded President Rodrigo Duterte and lawmakers for increasing the budget for teaching and connectivity allowances to assist public school teachers and learners amidst the pandemic. In the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2021 signed by President Duterte recently, DepEd was given the budget allocation to increase the teaching supplies and […]

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CUA SAYS FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES NEED SAFE CLASSROOMS

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines National President and Quirino Governor Dax Cua on Monday cautioned against the premature resumption of face-to-face classes, and urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to first draw up a viable plan that will show that it is possible for students to safely return to their classrooms. “None of […]

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FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES NEED DUTERTE OK — BRIONES

The Department of Education (DepEd) will only allow the conduct of face-to-face (F2F) classes after the approval of President Rodrigo Duterte and the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID). This is the pronouncement of Secretary Leonor Briones in a virtual press briefing in Malacañang, clarifying that no face-to-face classes is still the standing […]

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STORM-HIT TEACHERS TO GET FINANCIAL AID – BRIONES

Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones said the department will provide financial assistance to teachers and employees severely affected by the recent typhoons. “I have directed all field offices, through their respective regional directors, to submit lists of teachers and personnel who were severely affected by the recent typhoons and flooding. These lists will […]