The Department of Education (DepEd) regularly releases announcements to inform the public, teachers, students and stakeholders about important updates and developments in the education sector. These announcements cover a wide range of topics from policy changes and curriculum adjustments to exam schedules, enrollment periods and program launches. Through timely and clear communication, DepEd ensures that everyone involved in the education system is informed and can prepare accordingly for any changes or new initiatives.
DepEd’s announcements also serve as a platform to address pressing issues, respond to current challenges and promote initiatives that enhance learning quality across the country. Whether it’s guidance on implementing the new MATATAG Curriculum, updates on teacher training programs or advisories on school closures during natural disasters, these announcements play an important role in fostering a well-informed and prepared education community.
DepEd Order No.02, s. 2019 School Year 2018-2019 K to 12 Basic Education Program End of School Year Rites To: Undersecretaries Assistant Secretaries Bureau and Service Directors Regional Directors Regional Secretary, ARMM Schools Division Superintendents Public and Private Elementary and Secondary School Heads All Others Concerned 1. For School Year Read More …
The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued a reminder to all its officials, teaching, and non-teaching personnel regarding the constitutional prohibition on engaging in electioneering and partisan political activity. The reminder emphasizes that no officer or employee in the civil service shall engage, directly or indirectly, in any electioneering or Read More …
Starting this January 2019, the Department of Education (DepEd) is scheduled to conduct the Early Registration for the incoming Kindergarten, Grades 1, 7 and 11 learners in all public schools nationwide. Last year, January 26, 2018, the Department of Education issued DepEd Order No.3, s.2018 – that enclosed the Basic Education Enrollment Read More …
FY 2017 PBB Update: January 21, 2019. DepED provides update on release of FY 2017 PBB for school-based personnel The Department of Education (DepEd) notifies its school-based personnel that as of January 21, DepED Region III has started releasing the Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. The Schools Read More …
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10627, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ANTI-BULLYING ACT OF 2013 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 7 of Republic Act No. 10627, this Order is hereby issued to implement the provisions of the Act. RULE I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Section 1. Short Read More …
DepEd clarifies applicability of amended Christmas break to public, private schools Teachers in elementary and secondary public schools may begin their Christmas vacation for 2018 on December 16, following the memorandum issued by the Office of Undersecretary for Planning and Field Operations to the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Regional Offices Read More …
Qualified government employees may expect to receive another cash incentive not exceeding PhP 25,000, through the Collective Negotiation Agreement or CNA. The annual CNA Incentive is a one-time benefit, and shall be granted not earlier than December 15, 2018. The CNA incentive may be granted to both management and rank-and-file Read More …
Teaching and non-teaching personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) across all governance levels are set to receive P3,000 bonus as part of its anniversary celebration in December. The pronouncement was first made by DepEd Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones during the World Teachers’ Day celebration in Ormoc City on October Read More …
DepEd regional, division offices receive ISO Certification The Department of Education (DepEd) Region VIII, and the Schools Division Offices of Bacoor City, Laoag City, and Ilocos Norte recently obtained International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Certification for displaying commitment to the standards of quality management in providing quality and efficient service Read More …
As a response to the concerns pertaining to the working hours of public school teachers, the Department of Education (DepEd) clarified that teachers are not exempted from the eight-hour workday in government, as resolved in the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Resolution No. 080096 issued in 2008. Under the CSC Resolution, Read More …
In keeping with its continuous expansion of employee welfare as part of Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones’s 10-Point Agenda, the Department of Education (DepEd) is spearheading efforts to improve the working condition of teachers. As part of its ongoing review of policies on teachers’ workload, the agency is conducting a study Read More …
Statement on the appeal to provide leave benefits for teachers during the school year The Department of Education (DepEd) maintains that teachers are entitled to vacation service credits, which serve as their sick and vacation leaves. As defined in Section 9 of the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) Memorandum Circular (MC) Read More …
DepEd ensures extension of GSIS deadline for settlement of past due loans The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday secured the assurance of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) that member-borrowers who have past due loans will still be able to update these accounts, with automatic waiver of penalties and Read More …
DepEd Official Statement Published: September 24, 2018 Statement on calls to ban Saturday classes, required meetings Amid calls to prohibit classes and required meetings on Saturdays, the Department of Education (DepEd) emphasizes the need to balance between its mandate to deliver quality basic education and safeguarding the welfare of both learners Read More …
DepEd Official Statements Published: September 25, 2018 DepEd Gets Higher Approval Rating Despite Attack Enjoying yet another high approval rating, based on the latest Pulse Asia survey, the Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirms its relentless and effective engagement with various stakeholders who continue to trust and work with the agency in Read More …
RPMS-PPST: Helping Teachers Improve Delivery of Quality Basic Education The Department of Education (DepEd) underscored anew the importance of the Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS) that is aligned with the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST) in ensuring the delivery of quality, accessible, relevant, and liberating basic education in the Read More …