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DEPED DOUBLES VACATION LEAVE CREDITS FOR TEACHERS

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. […]

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DEPED P793B BUDGET FOR 2025 GETS HOUSE OK

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 […]

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AFP HELPS DEPED DELIVER DIGITAL GADGETS TO SCHOOLS

The Department of Education (DepEd) has expressed its gratitude to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for their crucial aid in transporting digital equipment to schools nationwide, a key step in enhancing digital education across the country. The AFP, led by Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr., played a pivotal role in the […]

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ANGARA WANTS MORE CREATIVE FILIPINO LEARNERS

Education Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted the Philippines’ commitment to fostering creative and innovative Filipino learners during his speech at the 4th Philippine-Singapore Business and Investment Summit (PSBIS) held in Singapore. In his address, Angara emphasized the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of enhancing the quality of education in the Philippines by integrating technology and […]

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PAY HIKE DIFFERENTIALS FOR TEACHERS IN SEPTEMBER

The Department of Education (DepEd) has begun processing the salary increase differentials for public school teachers and non-teaching personnel for Fiscal Year 2024, following the guidelines set forth in Executive Order 64 issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced that the DepEd has received approval from the Department of Budget and […]

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DEPED EYES FREE SCIENCE, ARTS COURSES FOR WOMEN

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 […]

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ANGARA JOINS AI-AIDED DIGITAL CLASSROOM SESSION

Education Secretary Sonny Angara, together with Khan Academy Philippines led by Chief Operating Officer Myrish Antonio, visited Fernando Ma. Guerrero Elementary School in Paco, Manila, to observe the Khan Academy Session with its learners. During the visit, Angara watched how the Grade 5 learners integrated the Khan Academy application into their Mathematics lesson. In the […]

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DEPED, BARMM TO LAUNCH TEACHER DEV’T PROJECT

The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to implement the Teacher Effectiveness and Competencies Enhancement Project (TEACEP) which aims to enhance educational support for teachers. Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Minister Mohagher Iqbal, head of the Ministry of Basic, Higher, and […]

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P7K MEDICAL ALLOWANCE FOR TEACHERS STARTING 2025

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 […]

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ANGARA REMINDS SCHOOLS OF ‘NO COLLECTION POLICY’

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 […]