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In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to improving education infrastructure, Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the inauguration of a new 24-classroom building at the Senate President Neptali A. Gonzales Integrated School (SPNAGIS) in Mandaluyong City. Established through Republic Act No. 11305, SPNAGIS now has 96 classrooms, including 21 specialized laboratory rooms and offices, […]
In a bid to encourage learners to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle as directed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with Nestlé Philippines, expressed support to the Nestlé Wellness Campus Program at Taguig Integrated School. “The partnership of DepEd and Nestlé Philippines is more than a contract; ito’y […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of reforming teacher education to address learning loss and prepare educators for the demands of 21st-century classrooms. Speaking at the Teacher Education Council (TEC) Symposium on Pre-service Teacher Education Curriculum Reframing at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila, Angara said the Department of Education (DepEd) is committed to upskilling […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara met with Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino and his delegation recently to strengthen education ties and explore scholarship opportunities for Filipinos. The meeting focused on advancing bilateral initiatives, including enhancements to the Philippines’ Madrasah Education Program, workforce development through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and new opportunities […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has formalized a strategic partnership with OceanX Education, Inc., a US-based ocean exploration initiative, to develop immersive ocean education offerings and ocean leadership for Filipino learners. Under the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), OceanX and DepEd aim to explore opportunities focused on science expeditions utilizing the OceanXplorer research vessel and related […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) formalized its partnership to boost STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in the Philippines. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), effective for four years, outlines efforts to address key areas such as teacher training, curriculum development, student engagement, resource sharing, and data-driven […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) recently convened the 12th Philippine Qualifications Framework National Coordinating Council (PQF-NCC) meeting at Bulwagan ng Karunungan, with Secretary Sonny Angara presiding as chair for the first time. “Setting up the PQF is a key reform that helps address the President’s priority to boost employability of Filipino workers based on lifelong […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the pressing concerns of its workforce regarding uniforms by reconstituting the Department of Education Uniform Committee (DUC). In DepEd Memorandum No. 004, s. 2025, the Department aims to foster greater inclusivity and practicality in uniform policies with the newly reconstituted DUC instructed to oversee […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has outlined the Department of Education’s (DepEd) plan to resolve the country’s 165,000-classroom backlog through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), with an initial target of constructing 15,000 classrooms by 2027. Angara presented the plan to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. during a recent meeting in Malacañang, following the signing of the Technical Assistance Agreement […]
As part of continuing efforts to improve learning outcomes, the Department of Education (DepEd) has organized training for English, Science, and Mathematics (ESM) teachers and learning sessions for learners and their parents to support school activities. The training sessions, in partnership with Khan Academy and Frontlearners, are expected to enable teachers to conduct learning sessions […]