Tag: Department of Education
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Education Secretary Angara Pushes for Promotions to Achieve 1:1 Principal-School Ratio
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) has highlighted the urgency of promoting and reclassifying staff to meet the goal of having one principal per school. Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized that the current shortage of school heads could be mitigated by elevating qualified head teachers and teachers-in-charge to official principal roles. Angara stated, “We…
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Senator Gatchalian Proposes Elimination of Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Favor of Reproductive Health Education
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has publicly advocated for the elimination of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) from school curriculums, pushing instead for the continuation of Reproductive Health Education (RHE). During a virtual briefing, Gatchalian argued that RHE is more in line with the objectives of Republic Act No. 10354, known as the Reproductive Health Law. He stated,…
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Earthquake in Southern Leyte Damages Over 300 Classrooms
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake that struck Southern Leyte on January 23, 2025, has resulted in significant damage to educational infrastructure, affecting 324 classrooms across the region. The Department of Education (DepEd) regional office in Tacloban City reported the extent of the damage on January 28. The earthquake caused visible cracks in classrooms, such as those…
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DepEd Reassures Senate: Comprehensive Sexuality Education is Age-Appropriate
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) has clarified to the Senate that the comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) curriculum includes discussions on abstinence and family planning methods, ensuring these are presented as factual health and medical information. This assurance came during a public hearing focused on the increasing rate of adolescent pregnancies, where DepEd officials…
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President Marcos Appoints Election Lawyer to Key Role at Philippine Information Agency
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has made a strategic appointment by naming lawyer Allan Vincent Lorenzo as the Deputy Director General of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA). Lorenzo, who served on Marcos’s legal team during the 2022 presidential elections, brings a wealth of experience to the role. The announcement was made via the Presidential Communications…
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Department of Education Promotes Ethical AI Integration in Education
MANILA – On the occasion of the International Day of Education, the Department of Education (DepEd) held a significant event at its central office in Pasig City, focusing on the ethical application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the educational sector. The theme for this year’s celebration was ‘AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a…
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President Marcos Jr. Advocates for Increased Education Budget Amid Cuts
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is advocating for a larger budget for the education sector after the Department of Education (DepEd) faced budget reductions and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) encountered funding issues for its 2025 programs. During a budget review meeting at Malacañan Palace, Marcos stressed the importance of prioritizing education.…
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Education Secretary Angara Addresses Youth Issues, Welcomes Feedback on Sex Education
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has openly welcomed feedback on the implementation of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and the proposed Senate Bill No. 1979, aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy. In a recent statement, Angara emphasized his commitment to tackling critical youth issues such as teenage pregnancy, HIV, and gender-based violence. He described CSE as an…
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Education Secretary Vows No Inappropriate Content in Sex Education Program
MANILA – The Department of Education’s Secretary Sonny Angara has reassured the public that the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) program will not include any inappropriate content in public schools. This statement comes in response to a widely circulated video from the Project Dalisay page of the National Coalition for the Family and the Constitution (NCFC),…
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