Education Secretary Sonny Angara has said that he is confident DepEd personnel should be instruments of change for the community, especially in shaping the youth and involving communities more in education. In this regard, Angara appoints long-time OICs in field offices. This is one of his top priorities since he …

Following the success of Sen. Pia Cayetano’s budget defense, the P793M DepEd was approved by the Senate. It could be noted that Cayetano has said that the needs of the present generation should be met without compromising the needs of the future generation. Following deliberations at the Senate plenary, the …

The Philippines is a country prone to natural hazards – which often leads not only to destruction of properties and taking lives, but of class disruptions too. According to reports, there are 239 PH schools classified as very high risk for learning loses. Meanwhile, the DepEd Secretary noted the urgency …

Is the quality of education in the country still considered of high quality? Would our graduates be able to do well in the very competitive world? The education department has been taking steps to solve this problem. But, how effective? Are we shooting the right issue? Is it true that …

In an effort to strengthen the success rate to every Filipino learner, DepEd Sec. Sonny Angara underscored providing learners with clear pathways to employment, entrepreneurship, and technical-vocational careers. Setting as huge inspiration, Switzerland exposes grade schoolers to career opportunities via Day of the Future. This activity where Grades 5, 6, …

In line with its agenda to delivering quality education to the Filipino populace, DepEd partners with private institutions. The agency partnered with Delivery Associates Australia Pty Ltd and Ayala Foundation, Inc. To enhance the delivery of quality basic education in the Philippines, the Department of Education (DepEd) formalized a partnership …

Winners of national beauty competitions are considered as icons – bannering the name of the pageant and what it represents. In addition, this means she’s exemplary on physical appearance, talent, and personality. The 2024 Mutya ng Davao shares how books became her refuge – which allowed her to expand her …

The country’s DepEd commits itself to promoting the health and well-being of students, teachers and school communities. This encompasses the four interconnected pillars – physical, mental, emotional and social. Regarding these, here is an ultimate checklist on the four pillars of overall health. The Department of Education (DepEd) highlighted its flagship programs …

Education Secretary Sonny Angara asks financial institutions for 3-month teacher loan moratorium, to ease the burden experienced by the professionals amid recent tropical storms. The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Friday, November 29, that it requested private financial institutions to implement a loan moratorium for teaching and non-teaching staff …

For a curious child, math problem is “probably” an emergency especially when no one in the family is capable of helping find the answer to the problem, and the looming deadline for the answer is approaching. Hence, a 10-year-old boy calls 911 for Math problem. The Wisconsin boy was professionally …

DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara underscores the importance of reading on student school performance, this as the education celebrates National Reading Month, November. Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of reading for the development of students’ skills. “Para sa mga batang may anak, isama ang pagbasa ng mga libro sa …

This International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Department of Education (DepEd) joins the global community in emphasizing the urgent need to end all forms of gender-based violence against women (VAWC). “Together, let’s create a safer and more just world for everyone,” DepEd said. Violence against women refers to any …

The Department of Education and other government agencies tie-up for PFQ implementation. PFQ refers to Philippine Qualifications Framework which serves as a national policy defining educational qualification levels and setting standards for learning outcomes. The Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with other government agencies, gathered stakeholders from the education, …

Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act is now a law. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. signed the law on Monday, a groundbreaking law designed to enhance mental health initiatives in schools and establish new plantilla positions for school counselors. “When our learners and school personnel are mentally …

In an effort to prepare graduates of Philippine schools to be job-ready, Sec. Sonny Angara urges students to draw entrepreneural mindset. He said gaining mindset and skills through mentoring enhances the economy, as it helps entrepreneurs thrive. Education Secretary Sonny Angara, in line with the agency’s commitment to cultivating a …