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To ensure learning continuity every time calamities occur, the Department of Education (DepEd) allotted ₱1.35 billion for the printing, distribution, delivery and use of Learning Packets and Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) materials. The initiative aims to give teachers and students the tools to continue learning even if schools are closed. “Ang pondong ito ay para […]
In response to the earthquake that recently hit Cebu and Davao Oriental, the Department of Education (DepEd) strengthened its coordination with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to ensure decisions on the suspension of classes are based on scientific data, localized risk assessments, and safety standards. The coordination aims to maintain the balance […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) thanked the House of Representatives for approving the additional fund for the primary programs of the agency lined up under the education agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during the plenary deliberations of the 2026 national budget. Through the leadership of Speaker Bojie Dy III and the Budget Amendments […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) gave recognition to two outstanding teachers as part of the second batch of DepEd Heroes, a program honoring the dedication and resilience of teachers, staff and education partners. Among those honored is a teacher with a serious illness and an Alternative Learning System (ALS) teacher who initiated business programs in […]
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) lauded the Department of Education (DepEd) for its significant achievements in reforming its textbook procurement process, a move that has broken a decade-long gridlock and promises to deliver essential learning materials to students more efficiently. Following key recommendations from EDCOM, DepEd successfully procured and delivered 60 new […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomed Senator Bam Aquino’s proposed Classroom-Building Acceleration Program (CAP) Act, saying it would help address the backlog of 166,000 classrooms in public schools nationwide. “We really look forward to the passage of that bill. It’s a breath of fresh air because seeing how over the last decade the classroom deficit […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) formally launched the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program as part of the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s agenda on education. ARAL aims to address the learning crisis in the country and strengthen students’ foundational skills. The program was launched simultaneously nationwide, led by members of the DepEd’s […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting tourism workers as he launched the Bayanihan sa Bukas na May Pag-asa sa Turismo (BBMT) program at the Baler Convention Center in Aurora. In his keynote message, Marcos underscored tourism’s role in sustaining livelihoods and driving national development, noting that the sector contributes about 8% […]
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Transportation (DOTR) are jointly promoting the implementation of a 50 percent discount for all students on the MRT and LRT. Education Secretary Sonny Angara assured the DOTR of his full support and assistance in the successful […]
Following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take care of the education sector, the Department of Education (DepEd) launched a national recognition program to honor education heroes. DepEd Heroes aims to celebrate teachers, parents, and education partners whose courage and service have truly changed lives in and out of the classroom. On it’s […]