November 12, 2021 – Anchored on the shared responsibility framework, the Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized the assistance and pledge of external partners to ensure the safe implementation of the limited face-to-face classes that will start on November 15. DepEd – Planning Service Director Roger B. Masapol, during the EduAksyon virtual presser on October 19, continue reading

November 12, 2021 – On Wednesday, the Department of Education (DepEd) formally listed the 100 public schools nationwide that will participate in the pilot implementation of the limited face-to-face classes starting November 15. “All set na for November 15. Nabuo na natin ‘yong 100 public schools at binubuo na ngayon ang 20 private schools continue reading

November 12, 2021 – With the approval of the Office of the President, the Department of Education (DepEd) is announcing that it will increase the number of participating schools in the pilot implementation of face-to-face classes.   Given the continuous improvement of the COVID-19 situation in many localities around the country, DepEd, in close coordination continue reading

November 9, 2021— Located at Polillo Island in Quezon Province, Tamulaya Elementary School (TES) showcased its readiness to welcome back its learners on November 15 as it is set to participate in the pilot implementation of face-to-face classes. During the ocular visit of DepEd officials headed by Undersecretary Nepomuceno Malaluan and Planning Service Director Roger continue reading

November 5, 2021 – In its bid to support the pilot implementation of limited face-to-face classes, the Department of Education (DepEd) held an orientation with the 100 identified school implementers and their instructional leaders on the teaching-learning component. Through a virtual platform organized by the Bureau of Learning Delivery (BLD), over 485 CLMD and CID continue reading

October 15, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) and Department of Health (DOH) renewed their commitment to promote handwashing in schools and communities, together with other health measures, to ensure safe school reopening and reduce disease transmission in public settings. To mark this renewal, DepEd and DOH, in collaboration with UNICEF and continue reading

​October 08, 2021 – Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones has emphasized that the upcoming pilot implementation of face-to-face classes underwent a series of consultations with child health experts and other involved stakeholders to ensure a safe return to schools. Secretary Briones shared that DepEd proactively conducted thorough consultations with the Department of Health (DOH), continue reading

October 6, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) will work with local government units, school officials, community stakeholders, and participating teachers and learners in ensuring the safe operations of the pilot implementation of face-to-face classes. In the joint memorandum circular (JMC) of DepEd and DOH officially continue reading

October 6, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) announces the initial selection of 59 public schools from the 638 nominated schools after passing the granular risk assessment of the Department of Health (DOH) as of October 2. These identified schools were carefully tagged by the DOH Epidemiology Bureau as minimal or low risk,  continue reading

September 29, 2021— The World Health Organization (WHO) and other organizations of pediatric health professionals on Monday applauded the joint effort of the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) in creating safety measures for the pilot implementation of face-to-face classes. “We thank the Department of Health and the Department of  continue reading

September 27, 2021 – In line with the pilot implementation of limited face-to-face classes in select low-risk areas in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) have identified mechanisms to ensure safety of participating learners, teaching and non-teaching staff, and their families. The pilot implementation will be done among  continue reading

September 21, 2021 – About 100 public and 20 private schools in minimal-risk COVID-19 areas are set to participate in the pilot limited face-to-face classes of the Department of Education. The announcement came on Monday following President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s approval of the Department’s proposal of the pilot implementation in consideration of  continue reading

September 20, 2021 – The Department of Education (DepEd) would like to announce that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has approved the pilot implementation of face-to-face classes in low-risk areas. Nonetheless, we would like to emphasize that the pilot will only be participated by at least 100 public schools and 20 private schools. These schools continue reading