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Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced the expansion of cooperation between the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to hasten the response in the cleanup and repair of schools affected by Tropical Cyclone Maymay and the southwest monsoon, or “habagat.” Following the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the […]
As the country observes Nutrition Month this July, the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines has expressed its alarm over the reported rise of stunting among Filipino children, as it urged local government units to do their part in addressing this “grave public health problem.” “The increasing number of stunted Filipino children is cause […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo welcomed the Department of Education’s (DepEd) announcement of nationwide school safety measures following the shooting incident at a campus in Tacloban City that claimed the lives of three students on June 22. Following the directive of Education Secretary Sonny Angara, the measures include the deployment of hand-held metal detectors and the installation […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara welcomed the expansion of bridges in the national highway in Bangar, La Union. According to Angara, the project puts an end to the dangerous daily trip made by students and teachers in the area. The project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the Luzong Sur Bridge spent […]
Senator Raffy Tulfo expressed deep concern over the shooting incident that occurred inside San Jose National High School in Tacloban City on June 22 which claimed the lives of three students and left several others injured. According to Tulfo, the incident points to lapses not only on the part of the school and parents, who […]
Laguna Governor Sol Aragones successfully secured the approval of the Department of Education (DepEd) for the construction of additional classrooms in the province, following her formal request and coordination with Education Secretary Sonny Angara. The project, formalized through a contract signing, is expected to address the persistent shortage of classrooms in several public schools across […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the national launching of Brigada Eskwela 2026 in Agusan del Norte. The event also provided temporary jobs for members of the local community. The nationwide kick-off event held at the Cabadbaran City National High School became the center of the simultaneous activity in different regions to prepare classrooms for School […]
With classes set to open on June 8, Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure that there will be enough tutors for the rollout of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program. The 2026 national budget has allotted P8.9 billion for the implementation of the ARAL Program this year, which […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) thanked the provincial government of Agusan del Sur for its “Libreng Sakay” transportation program and free tourism activities for the delegates of the 66thPalarong Pambansa. According to DepEd, these show the concern and warm welcome of the province to the student-athletes. Education Secretary Sonny Angara lauded the officials of Agusan […]
The Department of Education has intensified its protection to Filipino families by launching Project LIGTAS+, a modern risk intelligence platform aimed at safeguarding students from the calamities. Using geospatial analytics, satellite imagery, and historical hazard data, Project LIGTAS+ or Learning Institution Geohazard Tracking and Assessment for Safety will give real-time and detailed risk profiles in […]