The head of the Department of Education has this to say about functional illiteracy. Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara to implement stronger interventions to remedy functional illiteracy among graduates. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian shared during the hearing of the Senate Committee on Basic Education that over 24 million Filipinos, from age ten to 64, … Read more
May 16 Declared as National Education Support Personnel Day, According to DepEd & CHED The Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education declared May 16 of every year as a Special Working Day. May 16 is now officially recognized as National Education Support Personnel Day after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act 12178 … Read more
DepEd Declares Class Suspensions in Laoag Public Schools Due to Earthquake The Department of Education (DepEd) announced the suspension of classes in public elementary and high schools in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. An earthquake is the sudden shaking or trembling of the Earth’s surface caused by the release of energy from beneath the ground. This … Read more
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Makes Accusations against First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos SARA DUTERTE – The Vice President claimed that First Lady Liza Marcos is allegedly behind the envelopes with cash given to DepEd officials. Amid Vice Pres. Duterte being questioned about the Confidential Funds of DepEd when she was the education secretary, there are claims … Read more
DepEd Seems To Have Better Plan for SHS Students The target of the Department of Education (DepEd) to reduce the Senior High School core subjects presents a more ideal field for the students to master what they really have to. A huge part of the Filipino populace in the country is composed of students. These … Read more
SHS Curriculum Being Reviewed by DepEd in Pursuit To Boost Graduates’ Employability DEPED – The Department of Education is eyeing the reduction of the core subjects in the Senior High School curriculum. A huge part of the Filipino populace in the Philippines is composed of individuals who are in their school years. In terms of … Read more
House Panel Speaks on Confidential Funds Spending Issue against Vice Pres. Sara Duterte HOUSE PANEL – The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability may suggest a case versus Vice President Sara Duterte over the spending of the Confidential Funds. The deliberation of the 2025 budget proposal of the Office of the Vice President … Read more
DepEd Extends Teacher Leave: Vacation Credits Are Increased by Two Weeks DEPED – The Department of Education (DepEd) has raised the cap on leave credits for public school teachers. The DepEd has increased the limit on leave credits for public school teachers to cover absences due to health and personal reasons, addressing calls for fair … Read more
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte No Show at House Inquiry, Says Probe is “Unnecessary” SARA DUTERTE – The Vice President, a former education secretary, snubbed the House investigation on the use of the Department of Education (DepEd) fund during her term. In June, Vice Pres. Duterte resigned from being the secretary of DepEd. Her decision was … Read more
DepEd Issues Statement Following Teacher’s Death After Receiving Distasteful Remarks From Principal The Department of Education (DepEd) in Davao de Oro releases a statement on a teacher’s death after an alleged insult by the school principal. Marjorie Espinosa Llanto-Boldo a teacher from Tibagon Elementary School dies from workplace stress after an alleged insult by the … Read more