Senate passes bill raising ‘chalk allowance’ of teachers
The Senate passed on the third and final reading a bill that would increase public school teachers’ chalk allowance (budget for school supplies) to P5,000 in 2021 and eventually to …
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Assign some Mitsubishi Strada trucks for module distribution – group
The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) urged the Department of Education to assign some of the 437 vehicles bought by DepEd for module distribution to remote areas. DepEd Undersecretary Alain Pascua …
Director slams learning module with ‘hugot’ lines from films
Director Joey Reyes complained of a learning module that used dialogues from popular Filipino movies in one of its activities. “A friend posted this on her wall, tagging and asking …
Student’s suicide in Albay due to enrollment, financial problems – group
A mother said enrollment and financial difficulties caused her child to take his own life in Albay – opposing the claims of DepEd that such suicide incidents were not related …
DepEd defends purchase of 166 Mitsubishi Strada for its field engineers
Department of Education Undersecretary Alain Pascua said DepEd procured 166 Strada 4×4 GLS MT trucks, which costs P1.5 million per unit, even before the COVID-19 pandemic so DepEd personnel could …
DepEd: Suicide cases not linked to modules, distance learning
The Department of Education (DepEd) is asking the public to stop linking suicide cases to the remote learning implementation, including the use of learning modules. DepEd warned Tuesday that some …
Over 240 teachers acquire COVID-19 after distributing modules
COVID-19 allegedly hit more than 240 teachers from two regions after distributing learning modules that students will use in distance learning. Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) secretary-general Raymond Basilio said …
DepEd: Isabela teachers did not get virus from module distribution
An official from the Department of Education denied that the 10 public school teachers did not acquire COVID-19 in Isabela during the learning module distribution. DepEd Region II director Estela …
Class opening not a ‘complete victory’ – Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the opening of classes in public school yesterday was not a complete victory as teachers and students struggle to conduct online classes due to slow internet …
First batch of activities for students ‘a bit overwhelming’ – DepEd official
DepEd Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio said Monday the initial batch of activities for students on the first week of distance learning is a “bit overwhelming.” As a result, San Antonio …
DepEd receives around 16,000 concerns on school opening
DepEd Undersecretary Jess Mateo said the Department of Education received around 16,000 concerns regarding the first day of public school classes nationwide. Mates said during the School Opening Day National …
DepEd ready to open classes on October 5
The Department of Education (DepEd) is now ready for the scheduled opening of classes on Monday, October 3, according to Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio, Saturday. “Naniniwala kaming handa na kami,” …
DepEd, CHED to give cash aid to displaced workers, students
The Department of Education is reviewing the financial assistance to those who lost their jobs in the education sector, which is estimated at 4,500 after some schools closed due to …
No more periodical tests in public schools – DepEd
The Department of Education said Monday public schools would not give periodical tests this year as the education system implements distance learning amid the COVID-19 crisis. Diosdado San Antonio, Undersecretary …
DepEd reports 99% enrollment in public schools
The Department of Education (DepEd) reported it achieved 99 percent of the enrollment in public schools, two weeks before the school year opens on October 5. “We have 14 days …
DepEd prepares monthly internet allowance for teachers, staff
The Department of Education (DepEd) may provide monthly connectivity and communications allowance to their teachers and personnel, according to an agency official. The development was amid calls to increase funding …
DepEd TV dry run airs September 21 to 25
DepEd TV is set to air lessons on television channels from September 21 to 25 as part of the Department of Education’s dry run on its broadcast media learning modality …
DepEd needs 43,000 teachers – Gatchalian
Senator Win Gatchalian said the Department of Education (DepEd) needs 43,000 teachers for the school year 2020-2021. “Tiningnan din namin ‘yung hiring ng DepEd at lumalabas na mayroon pang 43,000 …
Online class suspension due to bad weather possible – DepEd
A Department of Education (DepEd) official said online class suspension is possible if there would be power outages due to typhoons amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to Education Undersecretary Diosdado …
Classes end on June 16, 2021 – DepEd
The Department of Education announced Monday that the school year 2020-2021, which would start on October 5, 2020, would end on June 16, 2021. The Christmas break, meanwhile, will be …
Private schools want exemption from October 5 class opening
The Coordinating Council of Private Educational Association of the Philippines (COCOPEA) appealed to the Department of Education (DepEd) to exempt private schools from the October 5 class opening. “Ang ating …
Opening of classes moved to October 5 – DepEd
Department of Education Secretary Leonor Briones announced Thursday the opening of classes for school year 2020-201 is moved to October 5 from its original schedule of August 4. Below is …
DepEd officials to convene amid calls for school opening postponement
Education Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio said the Department of Education (DepEd) officials and regional directors would meet Friday, amid calls to postpone the school opening on August 24. “Nakikinig naman …
Bong Go wants school opening pushed to October
Senator Bong Go urged Thursday to move the opening of classes in October to ensure everyone’s readiness and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Umaapela ako sa Executive branch na kung …
Briones: Opening of classes on August 24 will push through
Education Secretary Leonor Briones insisted Wednesday that the opening of classes on August 24 would push through despite appeals from different sectors and implementation of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) …
DepEd: No need to wear uniforms during distance learning
The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified Tuesday that students do not need to wear uniforms while participating in any distance learning approach when the class opens on August 24. “Nais …