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As part of the preparations for the opening of school year 2020 -2021, the Schools Division Office of Quezon City released a memorandum dated August 10, 2020 – RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES FOR THE 1st AND 2nd WEEK OF CLASSES. The exact dates and other details of implementation are left to the Read More …
The Department of Education (DepEd) issued DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2020 – “Guidelines on Eligibility and Application for the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP) for School Year (SY) 2020–2021”. The said DepEd Order provides details on the requirements, procedure, and schedule for voucher application, from qualification to Read More …
The Department of Education released the “Revised Guidelines on Alternative Work Arrangements in the Department of Education during the Period of State of National Emergency due to COVID-19 Pandemic” through DepEd Order No. 11 , s. 2020. These guidelines take into consideration the policies set forth by the Office of Read More …
June 15, 2020 – The Department of Education released an official statement reiterating that they are one with the President that the health of our learners is non-negotiable and no face-to-face classes will be conducted until the safety of all is assured. In its statement, DepEd will continue in conducting Read More …
Update On The Department Of Education School Calendar And Activities For School Year 2020-2021 with its Implementing Guidelines Republic of the Philippines Department of Education DepEd Order No.7, s. 2020 Released: May 11, 2020 SCHOOL CALENDAR AND ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2020-2021 To: Undersecretaries Assistant Secretaries Read More …
Starting February 1 until March 6, 2020, the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to open its Early Registration desks for the incoming Kindergarten, Grades 1, 7 and 11 learners for school year 2020-2021 in public and private elementary and secondary schools nationwide. Through DepEd Order (DO) No. 3, s. Read More …
Education Secretary Leonor Briones on Friday called on local governments to spare schools from being used as evacuation centers during calamities. “Panahon pa ng Mayon, sinasabi na namin na sana iwasan na ang paggamit ng school buildings as evacuation centers para hindi ma-interrupt ang classes. Kailangan makapaghanap sila ng lugar kung saan makapagpatayo ng temporary learning Read More …
UPDATE: List of Class Suspensions | #WalangPasok Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Classes in the following areas are suspended today, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 due to the ashfall being experienced after the Taal Volcano eruption. Updated List of Areas with Class Suspensions for Tuesday, January 14, 2020 as of 3:00 Read More …
Classes in all levels are suspended in Calabarzon, Metro Manila, and Central Luzon for Monday, January 13, due to the Taal Volcano’s phreatic ash eruption and ashfall. Government work in these areas are also suspended. Malacañang also encouraged the private sector to suspend work for the safety of their employees. Read More …
Republic of the Philippines Department of Education DepEd ORDER No .28, s. 2019 Guidelines on the Grant of the Performance-Based Bonus to the Department of Education Employees and Officials for Fiscal Year 2018 To: Undersecretaries Assistant Secretaries Bureau and Service Directors Regional Directors Schools Division Superintendents Public Elementary Read More …
Amid continued calls for higher pay hike, teachers’ groups urged the education and budget departments to stop the “misrepresentation” of their benefits – emphasizing that “wages and benefits” are two different things. The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) and the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines both called out the Department Read More …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has enjoined another batch of online lending operators from further engaging in lending activities for their failure to secure the necessary licenses. The Commission en banc on Oct. 10 issued a cease and desist order against A&V Lending Mobile, A&V Lending Investor, A.V. Lending Read More …
For “reference and information” of all concerned employees, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued a clarification on the “confirmed” benefits and allowances to be given before this year ends. Recently, DepEd Undersecretary for Finance Service and Education Programs Delivery Unit Annalyn Sevilla said she was “asked on the veracity Read More …
Senators push for teachers’ pay hike Several senators on Friday joined the mounting call to increase the salaries of public school teachers in recognition of the critical role they play in the lives of the youth and in nation-building in time for the celebration of National Teachers’ Day, which is Read More …
Republic Act No. 4670 otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers mandates that the salaries of public school teachers “shall be such as to insure teachers a reasonable standard of life for themselves and their families. ” Unfortunately, the salaries of public school teachers are currently bound Read More …
Public school teachers to receive World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit As a show of gratitude for the hard work and commitment to develop and nurture the country’s future leaders and nation builders, the Department of Education (DepEd) shall grant the World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit (WTDIB) to all public school Read More …