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PEACE PARTY-LIST TO DISTRIBUTE LEARNING MATERIALS

A group advocating for quality education will be distributing learning materials in support of the Department of Education’s Brigada Pagbasa. “The Brigada Pagbasa is a worthwhile initiative by the DepEd, and we wish to complement their efforts to instill a love of learning and reading in our children by also distributing educational materials as well […]

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DA-DEPED MILK PROGRAM FEEDS 2.5M LEARNERS – DAR

Over 2.5 million schoolchildren are enjoying the nutritional benefits from the milk feeding program, jointly implemented by the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Agriculture through its National Dairy Authority (NDA) and the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC). “We will strongly pursue and continue this worthy investment of the Duterte administration to make our […]

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DEPED TO YOUNG ATHLETES: EMULATE TOKYO OLYMPIANS

With the Filipino athletes’ outstanding feat at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Education Secretary Leonor Briones encouraged young and talented student-athletes to follow their footsteps by applying for admission at the newly-established National Academy of Sports (NAS). Briones lauded the gallant efforts of Olympic weightlifting gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, boxing medalists Nesthy Petecio, Eumir Marcial, Carlo […]

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DEPED OFFERS PROGRAMS IN ETULAY SUMMER CAMP

To further enhance the knowledge acquired in the previous school year, the Department of Education (DepEd) has started streaming episodes of the ETUlay Summer Camp. From July 19 until August 28, the ETUlay Summer Camp will offer English and Math remediation programs for interested learners, as well as Scouting, Arts and Craft Class, Music Class/Playing […]

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3.1M LEARNERS BENEFIT FROM FEEDING PROGRAM

After surpassing its target in the past school year, the Department of Education (DepEd) will increase its School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) to cover 3.1 million learners for the upcoming School Year (SY) 2021-2022. For SY 2020-2021, the SBFP surpassed its 1.7 million target beneficiaries, posting a 183.46% achievement rate for the milk component and 198.15% […]

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TEACHERS TO GET MORE OPERATING FUNDS – BRIONES

Continuing to provide necessary support mechanisms to its personnel, the Department of Education (DepEd) has released additional Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) to all public schools nationwide to strengthen measures in responding to the risks of COVID-19. “The pandemic is a continuous challenge in delivering quality education. We have to implement enabling fiscal policies to […]

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PEACE PARTY TO LGUS: HIKE BUDGET FOR EDUCATION

An education advocacy group urged local government units to “set aside a greater amount for education” for 2022, as the windfall from the Mandanas ruling on the internal revenue allotment kicks in. “Our LGUs will play a crucial role in addressing our education crisis. With the Mandanas ruling finally taking effect next year, they will […]

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VILLANUEVA: UNIFY APPROACH IN PH EDUCATION REFORM

Senator Joel Villanueva is urging closer collaboration among agencies involved in education so that the government “will have a stronger and unified approach in addressing an education crisis worsened by the pandemic”. As tests and studies reveal the deterioration of the quality of graduates across levels, Villanueva said the Department of Education, Commission on Higher […]

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2 PUBLIC SCHOOLS BAG 2020 SEAMEO AWARDS – BRIONES

Promoting green and sustainable education and practices, two Philippine Public High Schools were recognized for their programs addressing plastic problems at the recently concluded 2020 Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) – Japan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Award. Salvacion National High School (SNHS) in Davao Del Norte bagged the 3rd prize for their […]

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BOOST EDUCATION SECTOR AMID COVID-19 — GATCHALIAN

As the nation marks National Disaster Resilience Month this July, Senator Win Gatchalian pressed the need to strengthen the capacity of the basic education sector to function in emergency situations, such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Pinagdaraanan natin ngayon ang pinakamalaking sakuna na nararanasan sa buong mundo. Sa pagtataguyod natin ng new o better normal […]