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DEPED, BOI INK ‘KIDS FOR THE FUTURE’ PACT

The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) recently forged a strategic partnership to enhance knowledge on digital economy and expose learners to opportunities in the Information Technology industry. Led by Secretary Sonny Angara and then BOI Chairman and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual, DepEd and BOI […]

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PIMENTEL SEES ‘SMOOTH’ CONFIRMATION FOR ANGARA

Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel has predicted “smooth sailing” for the confirmation of Juan Edgardo Angara as Secretary of Education when he faces the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA). “We expect Secretary Angara’s trouble-free confirmation,” Pimentel, CA Assistant Minority Leader, said. “Secretary Angara is widely recognized to be immensely qualified for the job.” “Secretary […]

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RESOLUTION LAUDING ANGARA GETS SENATE NOD

The Senate adopted a resolution expressing its sincere appreciation to Senator Sonny Angara for his “exemplary service to the institution and to the Filipino people as a senator of the Philippines.” Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 1070, taking into consideration SRNs 1074, 1079 and 1094, introduced by Senator Migz  Zubiri, said Angara “has upheld the highest […]

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SMOOTH OPENING OF CLASSES FOR SCHOOL YEAR – ANGARA

Education Secretary Sonny Angara observed a smooth opening of School Year 2024-2025 during his visit to Carmona National High School and Elementary School despite a rainy Monday morning in Cavite. “Nais lang nating magpasalamat sa ating mga guro, estudyante at komunidad, mga principal [at] mga superintendent na tumutulong sa pag-aayos ng ating mga paaralan at […]

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ANGARA SIGNS IRR FOR TEACHERS’ CAREER PROGRESSION

Public school teachers in the Philippines are set to benefit from the newly signed Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Expanded Career Progression System, led by Education Secretary Sonny Angara.  The signing ceremony took place at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan in the DepEd Central Office recently. Joined by Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, Civil Service […]

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CONGRESS URGED: HELP BOOST PH LEARNING RECOVERY

Ahead of this year’s school opening, National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte has called on the 19th Congress to help our President and newly named Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara carry out the national learning recovery program in the third year of the Marcos administration by writing laws that will uplift our teachers and […]

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ANGARA EXTENDS DEADLINE OF RPMS SUBMISSION

Education Secretary Sonny Angara signed a memorandum extending the deadline of submission for SY 2023-2024 performance ratings until September 2024, while deferring the implementation of the Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS) for all school-based personnel for School Year (SY) 2024-2025. Under the memorandum, the RPMS submission for SY 2023-2024 will be moved to September 15 […]

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MMDA JOINS BRIGADA ESKWELA IN QUEZON CITY

In preparation for the opening of classes, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) recently joined the “Brigada Eskwela” Kick- Off program of the Department of Education (DepEd) with the theme “Bayanihan Para Sa Matatag na Paaralan” led by newly-appointed Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, and District II Representative Ralph Tulfo at […]

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ANGARA ASSUMES POST AS EDUCATION SECRETARY

Secretary Sonny Angara officially took over the reins of the Department of Education (DepEd), succeeding Vice President Sara Duterte, who resigned from the agency recently.In a symbolic gesture during the simple turnover ceremony held at the DepEd Complex in Pasig City, the Vice President handed over the DepEd Seal and Flag to Angara, marking the […]

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ANGARA URGED: RETHINK EDUCATION SECTOR FUNDING

National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte has said that resigned senator and incoming Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara of the Department of Education (DepEd) needs to do a “serious rethinking” of state and private-sector financial support for the DepEd to address, among others, the acute fund lack responsible for the perennial shortages in classrooms, teachers […]