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In a major development for public school teachers and personnel across Sulu, Education Secretary Sonny Angara has welcomed the official approval from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the creation of 3,627 teaching and teaching-related positions for the newly established Schools Division Office (SDO) of Sulu. “Alam natin na may kaunting pangamba kapag […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) is proposing a major restructuring of its field offices to eliminate administrative delays and deliver direct assistance to remote island and mountain schools nationwide. Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced that the agency plans to establish 13 new Schools Division Offices (SDOs) and deploy 15 field sub-offices, stressing that the restructuring […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara urged stronger collaboration among families, schools, government, and tech companies to protect young Filipinos online, during the launch of the “Digital Dialogue In Real Life: Safety Starts with Conversation” interactive exhibit. Addressing stakeholders, educators, and tech representatives, Angara stressed that children and teenagers cannot be expected to carry the entire burden […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has issued comprehensive guidelines to help schools prepare for strong to very strong El Niño conditions forecasted by the state weather bureau PAGASA to persist through mid-2027. The proactive measures under Department of Education (DepEd) Memorandum No. 64 s. 2026 aim to keep school environments safe, protect the health of learners […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has completed 391 new prefabricated school buildings that go up in weeks rather than years and are built to withstand 250 km/h winds and strong earthquakes, while another 150 units are currently under construction. “Our children shouldn’t have to wait years for a classroom. With these, we can build safe, […]
Eighteen teachers, school leaders and support staff were honored on Friday for doing their jobs with integrity. Education Secretary Sonny Angara told them that hard work and discipline matter most “when no one is watching.” “Ang sipag at disiplina ay hindi lamang mga salitang magandang ilagay sa isang programa o sa isang plaque. They are […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has reiterated the Department of Education’s (DepEd) commitment to equity in infrastructure, emphasizing that classroom allocations must be responsive to school needs and directed toward areas facing the most severe shortages. Secretary Angara highlighted that DepEd is embedding data-driven criteria into its construction strategy, while acknowledging a report from the Second […]
In celebration of October as Scouting Month, the Department of Education (DepEd) is strengthening Scouting in basic education as a key co-curricular platform for developing learners who are ready to lead, serve, respond to emergencies, and contribute meaningfully to their schools and communities. Through the proposed strengthened policy, DepEd aims to shift Scouting beyond occasional […]
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara spearheaded the rollout of the YAKAP health caravan at Kawmpang Elementary School in Patikul, Sulu, bringing direct medical and health services to over 1,600 young learners, parents, and school personnel. Learners, and staff from Martirez Elementary School in Jolo also participated in the caravan, benefiting […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan began scrutinizing how government agencies are implementing the Sagip Saka Act during the Department of Education’s proposed budget hearing emphasizing the need to maximize the law’s potential to provide farmers and fisherfolk with stable markets for their produce. The chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform is the […]