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Marcos admin brings Yakap at Kalinga health caravan to schools nationwide
Healthinquirer2mo ago

Marcos admin brings Yakap at Kalinga health caravan to schools nationwide

MANILA, Philippines — Spearheaded by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Education (DepEd) recently conducted the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) at Kalinga Caravan at Marcelo B. Fernan-Polambato Elementary School in Bogo City to bring essential medical services directly to learners, teachers and the school community. The initiative, a joint project of the Philippine

DepEd Defends Proposed Trimestral School Calendar Amid Teacher Concerns
inquirer2mo ago

DepEd Defends Proposed Trimestral School Calendar Amid Teacher Concerns

The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) is defending its proposed shift to a trimestral school calendar, citing it as a strategic move to improve instructional time. This comes as teachers express doubts and concerns over the implementation of the new system.

Tropical Storm Nuri forces class suspensions in Eastern Visayas
Environmentinquirer2mo ago

Tropical Storm Nuri forces class suspensions in Eastern Visayas

ILOILO CITY — More than 43,000 learners and over 2,400 school personnel in Eastern Visayas have been affected by class suspensions as Tropical Storm “Nuri” continues to influence weather conditions in parts of the country, according to officials of the Department of Education (DepEd). As of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, a total of

DepEd issues AI policy: ‘Human-centered’ approach must be prioritized
Technology3mo ago

DepEd issues AI policy: ‘Human-centered’ approach must be prioritized

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) amid its rise and how it is being used in schoolworks, emphasizing that a “human-centered” approach must still be prioritized. In a 49-page order by the DepEd dated Feb. 20, Education Secretary Sonny Angara acknowledged the “rapid expansion” of

DepEd and Land Bank Partner for Teacher Loan Assistance
Businessinquirer25d ago

DepEd and Land Bank Partner for Teacher Loan Assistance

A partnership between the Department of Education (DepEd) and Land Bank aims to provide loan assistance and relief to approximately 1,000 educators. This initiative seeks to advance teacher welfare by easing their financial burdens.

DepEd Launches TeleSafe Mental Health Helpline for Students
inquirerphilstar27d ago2 sources

DepEd Launches TeleSafe Mental Health Helpline for Students

The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched its new TeleSafe Helpline, providing students with direct access to mental health counselors via the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) hotline. This initiative aims to offer crucial support for student well-being.

Angara Ramps Up Support for Learning Continuity Spaces Rollout
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Angara Ramps Up Support for Learning Continuity Spaces Rollout

Education Secretary Sonny Angara intensified technical support for field offices of the Department of Education (DepEd) to fast-track the nationwide expansion of Learning Continuity Spaces (LCS) in the Philippines. The initiative aims to ensure learners in disaster-prone communities have continuous access to education.

DepEd reiterates call for simple end-of-school-year rites
Politicsinquirer2mo ago

DepEd reiterates call for simple end-of-school-year rites

MALASIQUI, Pangasinan — The Department of Education (DepEd) in Ilocos Region has reiterated its call for simple graduation and moving up ceremonies. “Even though we are not yet experiencing the crisis we are about to face, the officials in the Central Office have a mandate to the school officials to conduct the graduation of the students