OFFICIAL STATEMENTS

On the opening of School Year 2021-2022

​ July 16, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) announces that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has approved September 13, 2021 as opening date for School Year 2021-2022, among the continue reading : On the opening of School Year 2021-2022...

Mensahe ng Kalihim para sa Pagtatapos at Moving-Up Ceremonies sa Taong Panuruan 2020-2021

Nais kong ipabatid ang aking taos-pusong pagbati at pagpupugay sa mga magsisipagtapos, mga guro, mga opisyal ng paaralan, at mga kawani, sa kanilang Commencement Exercise para sa Taong Panuruan 2020-2021. continue reading : Mensahe ng Kalihim para sa Pagtatapos at Moving-Up Ceremonies sa Taong Panuruan 2020-2021...

On the apology of World Bank

July 10, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) acknowledges the apology of the World Bank (WB) concerning the premature publication of a synthesis report titled ‘Improving student learning outcomes continue reading : On the apology of World Bank...

Secretary’s Message on the Graduation and Moving-up Ceremonies for School Year 2020-2021

I would like to express my warmest greetings and congratulations to the graduating learners, faculty, school officials and staff for their Commencement Exercise for School Year 2020-2021. On behalf of continue reading : Secretary’s Message on the Graduation and Moving-up Ceremonies for School Year 2020-2021...

World Bank uses old data in report on education in the Philippines; new initiatives and up-to-date data not included

Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones Department of Education July 5, 2021 Last Thursday, July 1, a number of newspapers carried stories about a World Bank Report on the poor performance of continue reading : World Bank uses old data in report on education in the Philippines; new initiatives and up-to-date data...

On Bayanihan 2 for Basic Education

July 1, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has successfully obligated and disbursed around 90% of the Php 4.35 billion funds allotted in basic education in the Republic Act continue reading : On Bayanihan 2 for Basic Education...