May 23, 2025

Tag: Department of Education

  • Over 164,000 Students in Ilocos Region Vaccinated Against Measles, Rubella, and Tetanus

    In a significant health initiative, over 164,000 students across the Ilocos Region have been vaccinated against measles-rubella, tetanus-diphtheria, and human papillomavirus as part of the ‘Bakuna Eskwela’ school-based immunization program. The campaign, which ran from October to November, targeted students in Grades 1, 4, and 7, aiming to protect them from preventable diseases. Dr. Rheuel…

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    Imelda Bautista

  • Department of Education Joins Forces with Land Registration Authority to Boost School Construction

    In a significant move to enhance educational infrastructure, the Department of Education (DepEd) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Land Registration Authority (LRA). This collaboration was announced in Manila and aims to accelerate the building of school facilities across the Philippines. The agreement involves the transition from manual to electronic land titles, a…

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    Eduardo Mendoza

  • City Olympics Unaffected by School Calendar Changes, Set to Proceed

    CEBU CITY – Despite the shift of the school calendar back to its traditional June start, the City Olympics will go ahead as planned, a Department of Education official confirmed on Thursday. Salustiano Jimenez, the regional director for Central Visayas, stated that the event will not be impacted by the calendar change, and preparations for…

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    Jerald Castaneda

  • Third Impeachment Complaint Lodged Against Vice President Sara Duterte Over Alleged Misuse of Funds

    A group comprising Catholic priests, civil society leaders, and legal professionals has initiated a third impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. The complaint, lodged at the House of Representatives, accuses her of misusing confidential funds during her time as the head of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education…

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    Rodel Jacinto

  • President Marcos Jr. Commits to Reinstate PHP10 Billion Slashed from Education Budget

    In a recent statement, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his determination to reinstate the PHP10 billion that was recently cut from the Department of Education’s (DepEd) budget for the year 2025. Speaking in Manila, the President emphasized that reducing the education budget contradicts the government’s overarching policy goals. The President’s comments came during a…

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    Laarni Hilario

  • Bicol’s Department of Education Allocates Nearly P200 Million for Disaster Recovery

    In a significant move to aid recovery efforts, the Department of Education in Bicol (DepEd-5) has disbursed nearly PHP200 million to support 13 schools division offices impacted by various disasters. This announcement was made during a press conference held at the regional office in Legazpi City on December 10, 2024. Architect Deo Moreno, the focal…

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    Fabian Apostol

  • House Panel Reveals 405 Alleged DepEd Fund Recipients Have No PSA Records

    A House of Representatives committee disclosed on Monday that 405 out of 677 individuals listed as recipients of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) confidential funds during Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s tenure as secretary do not have birth records with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Joel Chua, chair of the House Committee on Good Government…

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    Crispin Buenavista

  • Education Department Commits Ongoing Aid to Schools Affected by Typhoons

    Education Secretary Sonny Angara (PNA file photo) MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) has pledged unwavering support to schools impacted by typhoons, aiming to assist students in overcoming repeated interruptions to their education. Secretary Sonny Angara reaffirmed this commitment during a visit to distribute aid to schools in Camarines Sur, as reported in a…

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    Miko Alvarez