Good news for teachers in ECQ areas, they will receive an extra hazard pay LEONOR BRIONES – The Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) promised that teachers teaching in areas under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) will get extra hazard pay. Educators across the country are going the extra mile amid the suspension of face-to-face … Read more
Update on DepEd Plans in Pursuit to Gradually Resume In-Person Classes DEPED – The Department of Education spoke on its plan to hold a dry run of the limited face-to-face classes in 120 schools. Aside from the healthcare system, another field that the COVID-19 has greatly affected is the educational system. For several months now, … Read more
DepEd Speaks on Continuing Blended Learning in PH DEPED – The Department of Education revealed its target changes on the learning materials of the students amid the blended learning setup. Among the changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic are those that affect the schools, the students, and the way they learn. In 2020, classes were … Read more
Opening of classes for SY 2021-2022 according to DepEd The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced the schedule for the opening of classes for the school year 2021-2022. DepEd said that classes will start on September 13, 2021. According to the education department, President Rodrigo Duterte approved the date recommended by Education Secretary Leonor Briones. … Read more
Briones: “Lahat ng entitlements ng ating mga teachers binibigay natin at tsaka timely.” LEONOR BRIONES – The secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) said that the benefits and compensation of teachers are being provided in a “timely” manner. During the Laging Handa briefing on Tuesday, she claimed that there were no “shortcomings” in the … Read more
Physical graduation rites were still not allowed in the Philippines, according to DepEd. The Department of Education (DepEd) recently reminded private and public elementary and high schools in the Philippines that physical graduation rites were still not allowed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Education Secretary Leonor Briones said in a memorandum released on Monday that … Read more
Briones: “I’m already vaccinated.” LEONOR BRIONES – The secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) has been vaccinated against COVID-19. The 80-year-old official shared the news during the “Laging Handa” public briefing. “I’m already vaccinated. At wala naman, absolutely, no side [effects] in my case,” she said. The Education secretary agreed with Dr. Isagani Padolina … Read more
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called on the Department of Education to investigate the reports on the alleged “sagot for sale” scheme. According to him, some parents ask others to answer their child’s self-learning modules in exchange for a fee. He warned parents participating in such modus that their child’s knowledge will be greatly affected if others … Read more
Valentine’s Day horoscope campaign of DepEd, lambasted online The Department of Education (DepEd) earned netizens ire following its social media campaign for Valentine’s Day which featured horoscope posts. Netizens questioned its relevance amid several issues faced by the education sector due to the pandemic. In a series of tweets, the DepEd asked: “Anong Kapalaran Mo … Read more
The Department of Education (DepEd) has expressed concern over the alleged sale of private images and videos of students in exchange for buying gadgets and payment for internet connection. According to the Philippine Online Student Tambayan (POST), an online news portal for students, the selling of sensitive photos and videos of students is spreading online. … Read more