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The Department of Education (DepEd) is proposing a major restructuring of its field offices to eliminate administrative delays and deliver direct assistance to remote island and mountain schools nationwide. Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced that the agency plans to establish 13 new Schools Division Offices (SDOs) and deploy 15 field sub-offices, stressing that the restructuring […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara urged stronger collaboration among families, schools, government, and tech companies to protect young Filipinos online, during the launch of the “Digital Dialogue In Real Life: Safety Starts with Conversation” interactive exhibit. Addressing stakeholders, educators, and tech representatives, Angara stressed that children and teenagers cannot be expected to carry the entire burden […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has issued comprehensive guidelines to help schools prepare for strong to very strong El Niño conditions forecasted by the state weather bureau PAGASA to persist through mid-2027. The proactive measures under Department of Education (DepEd) Memorandum No. 64 s. 2026 aim to keep school environments safe, protect the health of learners […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has completed 391 new prefabricated school buildings that go up in weeks rather than years and are built to withstand 250 km/h winds and strong earthquakes, while another 150 units are currently under construction. “Our children shouldn’t have to wait years for a classroom. With these, we can build safe, […]
Eighteen teachers, school leaders and support staff were honored on Friday for doing their jobs with integrity. Education Secretary Sonny Angara told them that hard work and discipline matter most “when no one is watching.” “Ang sipag at disiplina ay hindi lamang mga salitang magandang ilagay sa isang programa o sa isang plaque. They are […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara presented the Department of Education’s (DepEd) proposed PHP969.79 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027 before the Senate on Friday, while appealing for a PHP147.93 billion supplemental fund to boost teacher support, learning recovery, school safety, and feeding programs. Under the FY 2027 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), the proposed total budget for […]
In a major push to address the shortage of school mental health professionals in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) awarded scholarships to the first batch of 230 public school personnel under the Learning Initiatives for Nurturing Guidance Associates and Counselors Program (LINGAP). A joint initiative between […]
The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) are expanding opportunities for Filipino learners through One Education, advancing initiatives that strengthen learner support and create more flexible pathways across education, skills training, and employment. During the Fourth Joint Education Trifocal Management Committee (JETMC4) Meeting in […]
To protect learners and foster safer learning environments, the Department of Education (DepEd) is expanding its Kaagapay Program nationwide to equip parents, guardians, and caregivers with practical tools to prevent bullying, foster positive discipline, and reinforce values formation. The national momentum of the program was underscored as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara welcomed the approval by a House of Representatives panel of PHP1.952 billion in budget additions for the Department of Education (DepEd) under the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 national budget. The Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSc) of the House Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Nueva Ecija 1st District Rep. Mikaela Suansing, approved […]