The Department of Education (DepEd) has strongly rejected a recent report circulating in Iloilo, which claimed that two teachers had died from heatstroke while teaching. In a statement released on Tuesday evening, DepEd clarified that there were no reported cases of teachers dying from heatstroke, as alleged in the report. Official records from the Schools … Read more
The Department of Education (DepEd) has made a decisive move amid the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic. To ensure the continuity of education, DepEd has mandated all public schools across the nation to initiate distance learning starting April 8, 2024. This directive comes as an effort to facilitate students in completing their pending assignments, … Read more
The Department of Education in the Philippines has announced the gradual transition back to the traditional academic calendar starting from the school year 2024-2025. This decision signals a significant shift in the educational landscape, as schools will once again open their doors on July 29 and close on May 16. The Department of Education’s decision … Read more
The Department of Education (DepEd), including its Central Office and 12 Regional Offices, has yet to remit a total of P5.55 billion deducted from the salaries of teachers and other personnel for taxes, insurance contributions, and loan payments as of the end of 2022. According to reports, the largest portion of this amount, P4.47 billion, … Read more
In a recent gathering of government officials, Vice President Sara Duterte’s apparent disregard for Speaker Martin Romualdez has sparked significant discussions. In a video uploaded on X, it can be observed that Duterte walked past Romualdez without acknowledging him, as if she didn’t see him. One prominent reason for this incident is the controversial issue … Read more
Despite the ongoing crises and issues in the country, the alleged possibility of an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte seems to be taking center stage. According to ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro, some leaders of political parties and congressmen in the House of Representatives are discussing this potential move. The controversial issue … Read more
In recent days, a video has gone viral showing cars being stopped on Commonwealth Avenue, allegedly to allow Vice President Sara Duterte to cross. In this video uploaded by Teddy Casiño given to him by a former military man, traffic enforcers can be seen temporarily halting traffic to give way to VP Sarah Duterte. A … Read more
DepEd to Probe 6 Teachers in Cavite Over Harassment to Students The Department of Education (DepEd) to probe the alleged harassment of six (6) teachers against their students in a school in Bacoor, Cavite. According to a report, the DepEd is looking into allegations of sexual harassment at a school in Bacoor, Cavite, involving six … Read more
DepEd Open for House probe on P2.4 Billion Laptop Issue DepEd – The Department of Education is prepared for any legislative investigation over the purchase of P2.4 billion worth of laptops that state auditors apparently deemed “outdated” and “expensive.” DepEd’s purchase of laptops is expensive, costing P58,300 per unit, according to the 2021 Commission on … Read more
Harry Roque Offers to Volunteer in DepEd to Help Sara Duterte Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque offers to volunteer in the Department of Education (DepEd) to help the next Sara Duterte as the next secretary. Roque stated in his statement that he is willing to volunteer at the Department of Education under Vice President-elect Sara … Read more