Vlogging During Class Hours Banned for Teachers by DepEd Zamboanga del Sur NO VLOGGING – The Zamboanga del Sur School Division has officially banned teachers from recording and vlogging during class hours. According to a recently issued Division Memorandum, filming during lessons can be disruptive to both teachers and students, affecting their concentration and productivity. … Read more
55 Schools Were Removed from the SHS Voucher Program of DepEd GHOST STUDENTS – The Department of Education (DepEd) has removed 55 schools from the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program following allegations that these institutions reported ghost or non-existent students to receive government funding. This issue surfaced during a House Committee on Basic Education … Read more
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Accuses First Lady Liza Marcos of Giving Away Public Funds SARA DUTERTE – The Vice President accused First Lady Liza Marcos of allegedly being the one behind the cash-filled envelopes given to the Department of Education (DepEd) officials. Vice Pres. Duterte resigned from being the secretary of DepEd in June but … Read more
DepEd Meets w/ Academic Experts To Discuss SHS Core Subjects DEPED – The Department of Education is targeting to reduce the Senior High School (SHS) core subjects from 15 to either 5 or 6. The K to 12 curriculum is currently implemented in the Philippine educational system. It requires the students to undergo kindergarten, 6 … Read more
DepEd Proposes Reducing Core Subjects in Senior High School SHS Core Subjects – The Department of Education (DepEd) is reviewing the Senior High School (SHS) curriculum and plans to reduce the number of core subjects to provide students with more time for work immersion and practical training. Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced that the department … Read more
House Panel May Suggest Case vs. Vice Pres. Sara Duterte over DepEd Confidential Funds Spending SARA DUTERTE – The Vice President is urged to account the P112.5 million Confidential Funds of the Department of Education (DepEd) during her term. In June, Vice Pres. Duterte resigned from being the secretary of DepEd after around two (2) … Read more
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte Finds House Probe on DepEd Fund Use “Unnecessary” SARA DUTERTE – The Vice President once again skipped the House hearing, this time on the probe of the use of the Department of Education (DepEd) fund under her stint. In the last few weeks, Vice Pres. Duterte hooked different reactions and opinions … Read more
Official Statement from DepEd Davao de Oro on the Death of Teacher Marjorie Llanto-Boldo DEPED OFFICIAL STATEMENT – The Department of Education in Davao de Oro announced an investigation into the death of a teacher, Marjorie Llanto-Boldo, from Tibagon Elementary School, who allegedly died due to stress caused by insults from the principal. Reports indicate … Read more
COA Speaks on Suspended & Disallowed Budget of DepEd in 2023 COA – The Commission on Audit ordered the Department of Education (DepEd) to return the P12.3 billion miused budget in 2023. Annually, the Commission on Audit checks on the spendings of the different agencies and offices of the Philippine government. It flags offices and … Read more
Laptops and Books Sitting Unused in DepEd Warehouse DEPED – Secretary Sonny Angara disclosed during a budget hearing that 1.5 million units of laptops, books, and other equipment have been left unused in a warehouse belonging to the education department’s logistics provider for four years. The Department of Education (DepEd) is the executive branch of … Read more