DepEd execs report receiving ‘cash envelopes’ from VP Sara

Krixia Subingsubing 10/20/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Two Department of Education (DepEd) officials told lawmakers that they had received tens of thousands of pesos in cash from Vice President Sara Duterte last year when she was still the education secretary, appearing…

New law to help struggling students in reading, math, science

Pia Piquero 10/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, a nationwide initiative aimed at helping students who are struggling academically, particularly in reading, mathematics, and science.…

Discontinuing use of mother tongue a ‘welcoming development’ –DepEd-7

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Discontinuing the use of mother tongue as a medium of instruction for Kindergarten to Grade 3 is a “welcoming development” especially for Central Visayas, the regional director for Education said. Dr. Salustiano Jimenez,…

Use of mother tongue as medium of instruction ends

Dianne Sampang 10/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A measure that will discontinue the use of the mother tongue as a medium of instruction from Kindergarten to Grade 3 lapsed into law on Thursday, October 11. Republic Act (RA) No. 12027 or…

DepEd-7 urges parents to enrol their kids amid late registration concerns

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) is still focusing on enrollment as a primary concern. DepEd-7 Director Salustiano Jimenez said on Wednesday that although the number of enrolled students has increased,…

Exodus of teachers alarms DepEd; Education cluster formed

Julie Aurelio, Melvin Gascon 08/14/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is keeping a close watch on reports of public school teachers leaving for job opportunities abroad, thereby increasing the teacher shortage in the country. In that regard, Education Secretary…

Sec. Angara wants vacant DepEd positions filled

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 08/07/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara directed the department’s offices to fill all vacant positions “to ensure effective and efficient delivery of basic education services.” A statement released on Wednesday said: “In DepEd…

DepEd data: Enrollment in PH schools declining

Luisa Cabato 07/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Enrollment in public and private schools in the country declined over the past three consecutive years, data from the Department of Education (DepEd) showed. DepEd reported that for the incoming School Year (SY) 2024-2025,…

Angara: No changes in ‘Matatag’ curriculum

Dianne Sampang 07/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara said on Monday that he has no plans to change the “Matatag” curriculum to achieve stability in the schools’ lesson plans. “Gusto talaga natin na may curriculum stability…

Angara gears up for challenges as new DepEd chief

Adrian Parungao 07/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines – Education  Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara said on Saturday that he feels some healthy pressure over his new assignment as Department of Education (DepEd) chief. According to Angara, this pressure will motivate him to perform for…

VP Sara: Compassion for students, teachers reason for resignation

Zacarian Sarao 06/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte said she resigned from her post as secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) not because of “weakness” but due to her “true compassion” for teachers and students. Duterte made…

Palace: Sara Duterte resigns as DepEd secretary

Jean Mangaluz 06/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has resigned as the Department of Education secretary, said the Palace on Wednesday. In a statement to reporters, the Palace said that Duterte did not disclose the reason for her…

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