OFFICIAL STATEMENTS

On claims of massive dropout in basic education

January 28, 2021 – After a series of consultations with our regional directors and field officers, the Department of Education (DepEd) denies misleading claims on the dropout rate in basic continue reading : On claims of massive dropout in basic education...

On the release of Early Language, Literacy, and Numeracy support funds

  ​ January 16, 2021 – Committed to ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education, the Department of Education (DepEd) is proactively reinforcing initiatives to equip learners with fundamental literacy and continue reading : On the release of Early Language, Literacy, and Numeracy support funds...

Public Advisory on financial donation scam

January 9, 2021 – The Department has received multiple reports of malicious activities of some groups who are using the names of the Department of Education, the Secretary, her staff, continue reading : Public Advisory on financial donation scam...

On the enactment of the Alternative Learning System law

January 5, 2021 – A new year, a new beginning for the second chance education program of the Department of Education (DepEd). The timely passage of the Alternative Learning System continue reading : On the enactment of the Alternative Learning System law...

On the “Christmas sale” activity

January 4, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) supports the protection of all children from all forms of physical or mental violence, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment, and exploitation, continue reading : On the “Christmas sale” activity...

On the recall of the President’s approval of the pilot run of face-to-face classes

December 26, 2020 – Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones confirms that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has recalled his earlier approval of the pilot implementation/dry run of face-to-face classes in low-risk areas, continue reading : On the recall of the President’s approval of the pilot run of face-to-face classes...