Tag: Department of Education
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Taguig’s Yakap Center Praised by DepEd as a Model for Inclusive Education
Taguig City’s Yakap Center for Children with Disabilities has been hailed by the Department of Education (DepEd) as a leading example of inclusive education and therapy. The center, located in Barangay Calzada-Tipas, was officially opened on February 26, 2025, and spans four stories, offering a range of services designed to support children with various disabilities.…
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Misamis Oriental Enhances Public Education with New School Facilities
In a significant boost to public education, the Misamis Oriental provincial government has allocated PHP30.5 million for the construction of school buildings and classrooms across three municipalities, as announced by Governor Peter Unabia. The initiative saw the completion of a PHP10.9-million school building at Calubo Integrated School in Kinoguitan, facilitated by the Provincial School Board…
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Department of Education Investigates Alleged ‘Ghost Students’ in Private Schools
The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched an investigation into claims of ‘ghost students’ at twelve private schools across nine divisions. Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of this probe, stating that the misuse of public funds allocated for the Senior High School (SHS) voucher program is a serious concern. Angara stressed that DepEd…
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Department of Education Investigates Alleged ‘Ghost Students’ in 12 Private Schools
The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched an investigation into claims of ‘ghost students’—students who are enrolled but do not actually exist—in 12 private schools across nine divisions. Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of this probe, stating that DepEd is committed to preventing the misuse of public funds allocated for the Senior High…
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Philippine Public Schools to Receive Laptops and Smart TVs in Major Tech Upgrade
The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines announced on February 14, 2025, that it will begin distributing laptops and smart televisions to public schools across the nation starting in the latter half of the year. This initiative, valued at approximately PHP1.8 billion, aims to enhance the technological infrastructure of educational institutions. Over 62,000 units…
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Philippine Department of Education to Appoint Over 15,000 New Principals in 2025
The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has announced plans to appoint more than 15,000 qualified educators as school principals this year. This initiative, revealed on February 11, 2025, aims to tackle the significant shortage of school heads, with over half of the nation’s public schools currently operating without a principal, according to the…
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House Leader Calls for Probe into COA’s Findings on DepEd’s P12.3 Billion in Unsettled Funds
In a significant development, a House leader has called upon the House Blue Ribbon Committee to delve into the Commission on Audit’s (COA) report, which has highlighted over PHP12.3 billion in unresolved financial transactions at the Department of Education (DepEd) during the time Vice President Sara Duterte served as its secretary. House Assistant Majority Leader…
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