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
DepEd Issues Important Dates for Current School Year The Department of Education (DepEd) has released several important dates for the current school year 2020-2021. DepEd has shift to distance learning system due to the effects of the coronavirus disease, which currently spread in different countries all around the world. The virus does not only affect … Read more
DepEd Claims Agency Not Behind For All Errors Found in Self-Learning Modules The Department of Education explained that the agency should not be blames for all module errors and seeks help from DOJ. On Friday (November 27, 2020), the Education Department is now seeking help from the Department of Justice against those who were accusing … Read more
