OFFICIAL STATEMENTS

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...

Advisory to Private Schools and Non-DepEd Public Schools on School Opening for SY 2021-2022

​ June 23, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) announces that pending the approval of the new general school opening and school calendar, private schools and non-DepEd public schools continue reading : Advisory to Private Schools and Non-DepEd Public Schools on School Opening for SY 2021-2022...

Official Statement

June 24, 2021 – The entire Department of Education (DepEd) mourns the passing of former President Benigno Aquino III. We offer our sincere condolences and prayers to the Aquino family continue reading : Official Statement...

On the President’s decision to postpone limited face-to-face classes in basic education

​ June 22, 2021 – In light of the emergence of contagious variants of COVID-19 in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) will follow the decision of the President continue reading : On the President’s decision to postpone limited face-to-face classes in basic education...