23.8 M students this school year

The Department of Education (DepEd) is expecting around 23.8 million students in public and private elementary and high schools nationwide for the school year 2013-2014 that starts on June 3. According to the DepEd Research and Statistical Division, 13,259,489 elementary pupils are expected to troop to public schools while 1,216,693 will go to private schools. Incoming search terms:23... 

The 2013 Palarong Pambansa on April 21-27, 2013, Dumaguete City

Manila, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd), the lead agency in the conduct of the annual Palarong Pambansa, recently signed with the Provincial Government of Negros Oriental, for the holding of the 2013 Palarong Pambansa. In addition to the events played in the 2012 Palarong Pambansa there will be three demonstration sports this year –wushu for secondary boys and... 

EDSA modules

Manila, Philippines – To help students develop the desire to protect sovereignty as well as uphold freedom and justice at all times, the Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed all public elementary and secondary schools nationwide to introduce the learning modules that will teach the lessons of EDSA People Power Revolution to them. Incoming search terms:modules of edsa revolution... 

Reading month

Manila, Philippines – To promote the love for reading among students, the Department of Education (DepEd) leads the whole nation in the celebration of the National Reading Month this November. Incoming search terms:nasa pagbasa ang pag-asa (68)nasa pagbasa ang pag asa (45)national reading month 2012 (17)araw ng pagbasa 2012 (14)nasa pagbasa ang (10) Read More »

Honoring teachers

Manila, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched nationwide poster-making, photo, and videomaking contests in honor of teachers. In partnership with Smart Communications, they are in line with the celebration of the 2012 National Teachers’ Month that started last September 5 and ends on October 5, World Teachers’ Day.  Read More »

Continue learning even on vacation

Manila, Philippines – Education Secretary Armin Luistro has reminded students in private and public elementary and secondary schools nationwide to continue learning while on summer vacation. “The two-month break from school should be an excellent time for our students to recognize that learning takes place outside the classroom and in a variety of situations in real life,“ said... 

5 M graduates this March

Manila, Philippines – Five million students on all levels are expected to graduate this March, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said yesterday. Graduation rites for public elementary and high schools, DepEd said, should be scheduled between March 28 and 29 while the graduation for most universities is slated next month. According... 

EHCP adapted

By INA HERNANDO-MALIPOT Manila, Philippines – Eight provinces and two cities areas will adapt the highly successful flagship program of the Department of Education (DepEd) to improve the health and hygiene practices of schoolchildren, the United Nations International Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) in the Philippines said. UNICEF Philippines has visited Northern Samar to promote... 

Nation Observes National Reading Month and Araw ng Pagbasa Friday

MANILA, Philippines — In support of the Ten-Point Basic Education Agenda of the Aquino administration and the institutionalization of the “Every Child a Reader” Program (ECARP), the Department of Education (DepEd) has designated the month of November of every year as National Reading Month, and November 25 as Araw ng Pagbasa (National Reading Day). The DepEd has initiated programs...