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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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PALARO 2025 ADDS GIRLS’ WEIGHTLIFTING, POLE VAULT

In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports development in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) has announced the inclusion of weightlifting, pole vault for secondary girls, and pencak silat in the 65th Palarong Pambansa, set to take place from May 24 to 31, 2025, in Ilocos Norte. Education Secretary […]

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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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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 […]

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12 PRIVATE SCHOOLS FACE PROBE FOR ‘GHOST’ STUDENTS

The Department of Education (DepEd) Central Office is currently investigating the alleged presence of ghost students under the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program in 12 private schools across 9 divisions. DepEd is conducting a thorough investigation into personnel and officials who may be involved in this fraudulent activity, which could result in the termination […]

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN 16 REGIONS TO GET ICT EQUIPMENT

The Department of Education (DepEd) will soon begin distributing more than 62,000 laptops and smart TV packages worth P1.8 billion to schools across 16 regions by the second half of the year. The success of Early Procurement Activities (EPA) is a commitment made by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his State of the Nation Address […]

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ANGARA: DEPED TO SUSTAIN USAID PROJECTS

Echoing the position of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Education (DepEd) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining key education initiatives despite the temporary suspension of United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded projects, totaling $94 million (approximately P4 billion). In a letter to U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed […]