NO COLLECTION POLICY – The Education Department reminded the public schools about the ‘no collection’ policy. DepEd spokesman Michael Wesley Poa said that public schools are now allowed to solicit funds for school supplies and appliances directly from students. He also encourages students and parents to report any instances of non-compliance.
DepEd Reminds Public Schools That Soliciting Funds for School Supplies From Students is Prohibited DepEd said that public schools are banned from soliciting funds from students in strict compliance with the ‘no collection’ policy. On Friday (November 10, 2023), the Department of Education (DepEd) reminded public schools about the strict adherence to the ‘no collection’ … Read more
School Opening Scheduled on August 29, 2023 for Public Schools, DepEd Says The Department of Education (DepEd) recently announced that classes in public schools will resume on August 29 for the school year 2023-2023. As the weeks pass, the start of the school year approaches, and students prepare to return to their respective institutions. This … Read more
Muntinlupa Public Schools Impose Blended Learning Method Due to Hot Weather HOT WEATHER – As temperatures rise in Metro Manila, 28 public schools in Muntinlupa will undergo blended learning. The Schools Division Office-Muntinlupa under the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on April 28 that the blended learning modality will be implemented in all 28 public … Read more
Pimentel Appealed to DepEd to Buy Additional Electric Fans in Public Schools Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to use funds in buying electric fans in public schools. In light of the country’s present heat, the Senate Minority urged to the DepEd that they spend their P150 million in confidential money … Read more
DepEd Defers Proposal to Install Aircon in Public Schools The Department of Education (DepEd) has deferred the proposal to install air conditioning units in public schools, citing other prioritized expenses despite the ongoing challenges of extreme heat weather conditions. DepEd spokesperson Michael Poa clarified that the department has budget constraints and needs to allocate resources … Read more
Quezon City Mayor Belmonte Orders Beefed-Up Security Protocols in Public Schools Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte orders beefed-up security protocols in public schools following incidents involving students. Mayor Belmonte increased security at Quezon City’s public schools. That was after a pupil was killed in a stabbing at Culiat High School on January 20. According to … Read more
Lito Lapid Files Bill to Ban Junk Food, Sweetened Drinks in Public Schools Senator Lito Lapid has filed a bill that seeks to ban junk food and sweetened drinks in public schools to address malnutrition. In an effort to combat childhood obesity and malnutrition, Senator Lapid has introduced a bill that would outlaw junk food … Read more
Pilot Face-to-Face Classes Starts on Monday (November 15) The Philippines have started the limited or pilot face-to-face classes on Monday after almost two years of lockdown. On Monday (November 15, 2021), the Philippine government has already started the implementation of the physical classes in selected public schools. The Department of Education reopened the schools for … Read more
Man Arrested for Stealing School TVs in 2 Public Schools in Valenzuela City Authorities jailed a man who was accused of stealing school-owned televisions (TVs) from two (2) public schools in Valenzuela City. A thief was arrested and charged with stealing televisions from two public schools in Valenzuela City. James De Asis Longa Jr., 31, … Read more