DBM Released P1.97 Billion to DepEd’s Abot-Alam Program for Out-of-School Youth

The Philippines’ budget department (DBM) announced the release of budget for the Department of Education (DepEd) program for Out-of-School Youth (OSY). According to DBM a total of P1.97 billion was already released to DepEd for the implementation of Abot-Alam program. The Abot-Alam Program is designed to provide various opportunities for education and possible career and … Read more

Google’s Most Common Search Terms on School Opening (2014-2015)

The world’s leading search engine, Google listed some of the most common search terms during the June 2, 2014 school opening. Based upon Google Trends, the most popular search terms in the Philippines are education related. Topics on science tops the list of the most common search terms in the Philippines. One of the most … Read more

DepEd Allegedly Bought “Vintage” Computers for P400K Each

The Department Education (DepEd) under the administration of former President-turned-Congresswoman Gloria Macapagal Arroyo allegedly bought “vintage” computers which worth a whooping P400,000 each. Based upon the report of News5, the “overpriced” computer set dubbed by netizens as “vintage” unit is a Windows 98-run desktop powered by Intel Pentium 4 processors. The units were reportedly purchased from a … Read more

DepEd Released Help Desk Hotlines for SY 2014-2015 Class Opening

The Department of Education released to the public there help desk hotlines to accommodate inquiries from students, parents and guardians as the Education Department expects more than 20 million students from pre-school to secondary level to return to school on Monday, June 2, 2014. According to DepEd the agency have set up and added more … Read more

DepEd: “No Collection of Fees” During 2014-2015 School Opening

The Department of Education (DepEd) reminded all school officials across the country that there should be no collection of any fees during the enrollment and opening of cl(–foul word(s) removed–) for school year 2014-2015. The collection of fees are strictly prohibited during the first day of cl(–foul word(s) removed–). Photo Credit: Rappler.com DepEd Secretary Armin … Read more

DepEd’s Brigada Eskwela Program Kicks Off Nationwide

The Brigada Eskwela of the Department of Education (DepEd) started its program on Monday, May 19, 2014 in various schools nationwide. The Annual School  Maintenance Week program of DepEd, is considered as one of the most successful project of the Department of Education for the past few years. DepEd (Photo: PhilStar) During the opening of … Read more

DepEd Approved 1,299 Private Schools’ Tuition Fees Increase for AY 2014-2015

The Department of Education (DepEd) of the Republic of the Philippines approved a total of 1,299 private schools to increase their tuition fees up to 35% for the Academic Year 2014-2015 as confirmed by a news report posted by GMA News. Watch the video report of GMA News: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzF6rdZxegw According to DepEd Assistant Secretary Tonisito … Read more

DepEd Approves Tuition Fee Increase in 243 Schools

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 approves tuition fee increase in 243 private schools in seven regions in the Philippines for School year (SY) 2014-2015. Related Article: DepEd Approved 1,299 Tuition Fee Increase Based upon the partial data released by DepEd Cetral Office, 172 of these schools registered in the National … Read more

DepEd Released the January 2014 NQESH Results on May 8, 2014

The National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) released on Thursday, May 8, 2014 the official results of the 2014 National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH). NQESH 2014 Official Results List of Passers (Raw & Standard Scores) The NQESH 2014 was conducted simultaneously across the Philippines last January … Read more

DepEd Announced Registration of 2014 Special PEPT for Free

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines announced on Thursday, April 24, 2014, that the Special Philippine Education Placement Test (PEPT) for 2014 is now open. The PEPT will be administered by DepEd this coming June 12, 2014 in all schools divisions nationwide free of charge. The Special Philippine Education Placement Test (PEPT) is … Read more