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
Pilot Testing of Physical Classes Half-Day Only, DepEd Says The Department of Education (DepEd) said that the pilot testing of face-to-face classes will be half-day only. On Wednesday (March 3, 2021), Education Undersecretary Nepomuceno Malaluan said that student who will join the proposed pilot testing of physical classes would just attend school for half a day. … Read more
Netizens Call Out DepEd On Social Media, Depicts Them As Clowns NETIZENS CALL OUT DEPED – The Department of Education (DepEd) has yet again become the subject of ridicule on social media with netizens calling them clowns. Recently, DepEd announced that they were considering shortening the two-month summer break into two weeks. Clearly, this didn’t … 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
DepEd Clarifies Issue About Controversial ‘Igorot’ Learning Material The Department of Education (DepEd) corrected the ‘Igorot’ learning material and clarified that they would not tolerate discrimination. On Monday (February 8, 2021), DepEd Undersecretary for Curriculum and Instruction Diosdado San Antonio clarified that the agency would not tolerate any form of discrimination and reminded everyone to … 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 Usec. Alain Pascua Confirms he Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Experiencing Symptoms DepEd Usec. Alain Pascua confirmed that he tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after he experienced mild symptoms. The Department of Education Undersecretary Alain Pascua announced that he tested positive for the respiratory illness after he was exposed to a COVID-19 … Read more
DepEd Responds To Worst Math, Science Proficiency Among 4th Graders Study DepEd RESPONDS TO WORST MATH STUDY – The Department of Education recently responded to the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). Unfortunately for Filipinos, the study revealed that 4th graders had the worst maths and science proficiency amongst 58 countries. This, despite … Read more
