Tag: Department of Education

  • DepEd Secretary Assures No Inappropriate Content in Sexuality Education Program

    MANILA – In response to widespread concerns, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara has firmly stated that no inappropriate content will be included in the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) program in public schools. This assurance comes in the wake of a viral video from the Project Dalisay Facebook page, affiliated with the National Coalition…

  • Department of Education Aims for More Inclusive and Practical Uniform Policies

    The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday its intention to revise uniform policies to be more inclusive and practical for both teaching and non-teaching staff. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance the educational system’s responsiveness to the needs of its personnel. The newly formed DepEd Uniform Committee (DUC) is tasked…

  • 2025 National Budget to Enhance Job Prospects for SHS Technical-Vocational Students

    In a move to enhance the employability of senior high school students enrolled in the technical-vocational livelihood (TVL) track, the 2025 national budget will continue to fund free assessments for national certifications. This initiative, highlighted by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, aims to increase certification rates among these students, thereby improving their job prospects. The budget includes…

  • 2025 Budget to Focus on Poorest Students, Aims to Rectify Past Allocation Discrepancies

    In a move to better support the underprivileged, the 2025 national budget has been adjusted to prioritize the poorest students in government subsidy programs for private education, as announced by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. This decision comes after amendments were made to the special provision on Government Assistance and Subsidies within the Department of Education’s (DepEd)…

  • Department of Education Revises Guidelines to Ensure Safety and Continuity of Learning During Emergencies

    The Department of Education (DepEd) has recently updated its policies on class and work suspensions in schools during various emergencies, aiming to protect students, teachers, and staff while maintaining educational continuity. The new guidelines, outlined in DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2024, were released on December 23, 2024, and address a range of situations including…

  • New DepEd Guidelines Aim to Safeguard Students and Ensure Educational Continuity Amid Disasters

    The Department of Education (DepEd) has recently updated its guidelines on the suspension of classes and work in schools during various emergencies, aiming to protect students, teachers, and staff while maintaining educational continuity. The new DepEd Order No. 022, issued on December 23, 2024, addresses a range of scenarios including typhoons, heavy rainfall, earthquakes, power…

  • Education Secretary Angara Commends President Marcos, Pledges Continued Educational Reforms

    Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed gratitude towards President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his backing of the Department of Education (DepEd) and committed to furthering educational reforms during the holiday season. In a statement, Angara emphasized the ongoing efforts to enhance the basic education system with the support of both public and private sectors. He…

  • Education Secretary Angara Commends President Marcos, Pledges Continued Reforms in Education

    MANILA – Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed gratitude towards President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his backing of the Department of Education (DepEd) and committed to furthering educational reforms during the holiday season. In a statement, Angara emphasized the ongoing efforts to enhance the basic education system with the support of both the government and…

  • Education Secretary Angara Commends President Marcos, Pledges to Advance Educational Reforms

    Education Secretary Sonny Angara recently praised President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his backing of the Department of Education (DepEd) and committed to furthering educational reforms during the holiday season. In a statement, Angara emphasized the ongoing support from President Marcos and collaborators in both the public and private sectors, which will drive the enhancement…

  • President Marcos Jr. and Cabinet Review 2025 Budget, No Reenactment Discussions

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. convened with key members of his Cabinet, including Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, and Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan, to meticulously review the proposed PHP6.352-trillion national budget for 2025. The meeting took place in Malacañang on December 23,…