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The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with iamtheCODE to provide free coding and digital skills courses to Filipino young women and girls and strengthen its Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and Design (STEAMED) initiative. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by Education Secretary Sonny Angara, following a courtesy visit […]
At the 13th ASEAN Education Ministers Meeting (ASED), Philippine Education Secretary Sonny Angara called on ASEAN member states to prioritize digital transformation in education to better prepare the region’s youth for future challenges. Angara highlighted the collective responsibility of policymakers to equip learners with the skills and values needed to thrive in an increasingly digital […]
Public school teachers will enjoy expanded healthcare benefits with the introduction of a P7,000 medical allowance for government employees beginning fiscal year 2025. This significant increase from the P500 medical examination allowance provided in 2020 marks a substantial enhancement in support for teachers’ health and well-being. Under Executive Order No. 64, s. 2024, signed by […]
In an effort to boost the employability of senior high school students, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Jobs Committee, through the Private Sector Jobs and Skills Corporation (PCORP), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to pilot an enhanced work immersion program. The signing in Malacañang Palace was witnessed […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara met with the Department of Education-National Employees Union (DepEd-NEU) National Executive Officers and National Board of Trustees at the DepEd Central Office to discuss and address the concerns of non-teaching personnel. Accompanied by DepEd NEU National President Atty. Domingo Alidon, Undersecretary for Finance Annalyn Sevilla, OIC-Undersecretary for Human Resource and Organizational […]
To boost its education technology efforts, the Department of Education (DepEd) partnered with Khan Academy Philippines Inc. to provide more learners access to digital learning content. Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Undersecretary for Curriculum and Teaching Gina Gonong, Khan Academy PH President and CEO Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine and Trustee and COO Myrish Cadapan-Antonio led the signing ceremony […]
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 […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) reminded schools that no fee shall be collected from learners and teachers in all public and private elementary and secondary schools during enrollment period and at any time during the school year. In DepEd Memorandum No. 41, s. 2024, or the Reiteration of the “No Collection Policy” in Schools, Education […]
Senior High School learners are set to gain a competitive edge in the booming e-commerce industry as the Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Thames International signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to equip students with essential industry skills. Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership since […]
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 […]