Tag: DepEd

Philhealth pays for health programs of DepEd

PASIG City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will shoulder the expenses for several health programs implemented by the Department of Education (DepEd). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

Government prepares budget for new classrooms

PASIG City, Philippines (Eagle News) – According to the Department of Education, the government has set aside three billion pesos for the construction of new classrooms in public schools in preparation for the implementation of the K-12 program. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

Solar panels for public schools

Senator Sonny Angara proposed the installation of solar panels for every public schools that still lacks electrical supply. Said proposed law will oblige the Department of Education and Department of Energy to install solar panels that will provide much needed electricity for the use of equipment like computers that will help students in their lessons.

DepEd issues guidelines on respecting indigenous peoples culture

MANDALUYONG CITY, Jan. 8 –The Department of Education (DepEd) has released an order promulgating “Guidelines on the Conduct of Activities and Use of Materials Involving Aspects of Indigenous Peoples Culture.” Signed by Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC at the National Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) Gathering, the guidelines seek to provide guidance on the ethical assessment of the conduct of learning activities and related engagements of schools, DepEd offices, and other education initiatives that involve […]

Educators increase access to schools; donate bikes to students living in far-flung areas in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Nov 12 — The Philippine Educators Association of CESOs and Eligibles, Inc. (PEACE) handed over 18 bicycles to students of Lusaran National High School in support of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Pedals and Paddles Project, a campaign to bring boats and bikes to schoolchildren in far-flung areas aiming to boost access to education. DepEd statement released yesterday quoted Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC as saying that the department remains committed to […]