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As he approaches his 100th day in office, Education Secretary Sonny Angara urged the support of the private sector to help bridge important gaps in the education sector during a luncheon meeting hosted by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP). “With your support, we can transform this massive system into a force […]
Reinforcing its commitment to bring quality education to every corner of the Philippines, the Department of Education (DepEd), led by Secretary Sonny Angara, visited Pag-asa Island in the Municipality of Kalayaan, West Philippine Sea, marking a historic milestone as the first visit by a DepEd Secretary to the remote island in recent times. During the […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Act into law during a ceremony at Malacañang Palace recently, marking a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to address the learning gaps exacerbated by the pandemic. The ARAL Law, a priority measure identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), aims to […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) have formalized their partnership to enhance educational access for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) through the Alternative Learning System (ALS). The newly signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) underscores both agencies’ shared commitment to improving the well-being and educational rights of PDLs, […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding video-based learning resources by renewing its partnership with the Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI). The partnership was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), underscoring both organizations’ dedication to supporting the National Learning Recovery Plan (NLRP) and addressing the digital learning […]
As part of ongoing efforts of the Department of Education (DepEd) to address on-the-ground concerns, Education Secretary Sonny Angara visited five schools in Northern Mindanao and spearheaded the agency’s first out-of-town Management Committee (ManComm) meeting under his watch in his two-day official visit. Angara visited the Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School (MOGCHS) and City […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) launched the revival of the School-Based Immunization (SBI) program, dubbed as Bakuna Eskwela, to protect students from life-threatening vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Health Secretary Ted Herbosa led the kickoff event of Bakuna Eskwela at the Dr. A Albert Elementary School […]
In celebration of the indispensable role that educators play in shaping the nation, the Department of Education (DepEd) concluded the grand festivities of the 2024 National Teachers’ Month (NTM) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The culminating event for this year’s National Teachers’ Day was graced by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First […]
In a significant move to further support public school teachers, the Department of Education (DepEd) has increased vacation service credits (VSCs) from 15 to 30 days under new guidelines introduced by DepEd Order No. 13, s. 2024, signed by Education Secretary Sonny Angara. The VSC announcement was timely made as the country celebrated Teachers’ Month. […]
The Department of Education (DepEd), under the leadership of Education Secretary Sonny Angara, extended its heartfelt appreciation to the House of Representatives for the approval of its proposed P793.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. Angara expressed his gratitude to House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Budget Sponsor Representative Maria Carmen Zamora, and the members of […]