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The Department of Education (DepEd) convened its partners from the private sector recently to encourage them to support priority initiatives, including the current preparations of the agency for the upcoming Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) next year. During the 2024 Stakeholders’ Forum held at the DepEd Central Office, Assistant Secretary for Curriculum and Teaching Janir Datukan […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to repair classrooms in 12 schools located in disaster-affected areas. Education Secretary Sonny Angara and LBP President Lynette Ortiz led the signing ceremony of the MOU, which outlines LBP’s commitment to fund the repairs with P500,000 […]
Two public school teachers from Zamboanga were honored among the 10 recipients of the prestigious 2024 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos Award for their remarkable contributions to basic education. Ma. Ella F. Fabella, a Master Teacher II at Maasin Learning Center in Zamboanga City, and Franco Rino C. Apoyon, Head Teacher II at Kabasalan National High […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) honored teachers from across the country at the National Teachers’ Month 2024 (NTM 2024) kick-off event in Candon City. The event featured various services for teachers and updates on new benefits for public school educators. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara expressed his gratitude to teachers for their unwavering dedication to students […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Department of Education (DEPED) Schools Division of Borongan City, Eastern Samar State University (ESSU), TESDA, and the Local Government Unit of Borongan City are set to establish a new agricultural school. Superintendent Edgar Tenesas presented the framework for the school during a recent local school board meeting, highlighting opportunities for various agencies to support […]
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 […]