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BACOOR, MARIKINA SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOLS BREAK GROUND

Education Secretary Sonny Angara led groundbreaking ceremonies for two major science high school projects in key cities, reinforcing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration’s commitment to strengthening science and technology education in the country. Angara travelled to Cavite to spearhead the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bacoor City Science and Technology High School, a 12-story building that […]

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ANGARA SUPPORTS SAMAR EDUCATION PROGRAMS

In an executive session during the recent visit of Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Governor Sharee Ann Tan highlighted the banner programs of the Province of Samar, particularly those aimed at youth development.   Tan expressed her vision for Samar to be recognized not only as a youth-friendly province but also as a community […]

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DEPED TO DIGITIZE LAST MILE SCHOOLS

Teachers Elizabeth Tovera and Juna Mirason from Jose Gonzales Elementary School (JGES), a Last Mile School in Benguet, dedicate most of their time to writing lessons on manila paper to use as visual aids for their learners. These are the kinds of challenges that last-mile and multigrade school teachers face before the implementation of the […]

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DEPED TO HIRE 7,062 SCHOOL-BASED SUPPORT STAFF

In line with the President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration’s commitment to take care of teachers, the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to renew and hire 7,062 school-based Administrative Support Staff under Contract of Service (CoS) across eligible public schools nationwide. The initiative reinforces DepEd’s efforts to remove non-teaching tasks from educators, ensuring that they […]

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DEPED ADJUSTS CLASS SCHEDULES DUE TO HEAT WAVE

As temperatures soar across the country, Education Secretary Sonny Angara has ordered immediate measures to protect learners and teachers from the sweltering heat. The Department of Education (DepEd) is rolling out interventions to ensure learning continues safely, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s reminder to ensure uninterrupted learning despite environmental challenges. “Siyempre po laging handa […]

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DEPED STEPS UP MEASURES VS BULLYING IN SCHOOLS

Principal Richard Santos of Rizal High School (RHS) spends most of his days navigating the challenges of leading one of the largest secondary schools in the country. But some days stand out for the wrong reasons. “Kagagaling ko lang sa fiscal,” Santos shared, referencing a recent violence case involving five RHS students. For the principal, […]

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ANGARA VISITS CORDILLERA SCHOOLS

“Last mile doesn’t have to be last priority.” This was the firm declaration of Education Secretary Sonny Angara as he led a series of school visits in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). This fulfills a SONA promise of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vision to bring quality education to remote communities. To push for PBBM’s equity […]

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DEPED GETS ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION MATERIALS

The Department of Education (DepEd) recently procured over 87,000,000 of learning modules and 74,492 tablets for learners nationwide under the Flexible Learning Options (FLO) fund. The smooth and timely delivery is a fulfillment of Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s commitment to expand access to education through strategic early procurement activities (EPA). The Department’s FLO provides learning […]

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ANGARA BOOSTS DEPED PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS

In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen collaboration with the private sector, Education Secretary Sonny Angara is working closely with private education stakeholders through the Public-Private Complementarity Framework. In partnership with the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC), the Department of Education (DepEd) is developing a three-year action plan for Public-Private Complementarity to […]

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DEPED LAUNCHES EDUCATION CENTER FOR AI RESEARCH

The Department of Education (DepEd) launched the Education Center for AI Research (E-CAIR) aiming to drive innovation in Philippine education through AI-powered solutions aligned with its 5-Point Reform Agenda. This initiative builds on the pioneering efforts that the Center for AI Research (CAIR) has started in 2024. Under DepEd’s leadership, E-CAIR will sustain, deepen, and […]