July 29, 2020 – LESF was the main enrollment tool used for the remote and dropbox enrolment for SY 2020-2021. The tool is an expanded version of the regular enrolment form which captures not only the basic profile of learners but also relevant survey questions for parents designed to profile the household in terms of continue reading : Official Statement on LESF

July 20, 2020 – We thank the President for signing Republic Act 11480 amending RA 7797 mandating the Secretary of Education to recommend to the chief executive adjustments in the school calendar in ‘times of national emergency’. We are also grateful to our Senators and members of the House of Representatives for the quick and continue reading : Official Statement on RA 11480

July 17, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) would like to report that as of Friday, July 17 (8AM), there are already 21,344,915 enrollees in basic education for the combined public and private schools for School Year 2020-2021 at the end of enrollment period. This represents 76% of last year’s enrollment. For the public continue reading : Official Statement on enrollment data

July 13, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) would like to thank Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla for voicing out his thoughts on the funding of the Basic Education-Learning Continuity Program (BE-LCP). The Special Education Fund (SEF) of LGUs is only one of the six (6) fund sources available to finance the BE-LCP, and DepEd continue reading : Official Statement funding of BE-LCP

July 1, 2020 – There have been numerous claims from certain teacher organizations that they represent the views and opinions of public school teachers as a whole. Furthermore, these groups claim these sentiments are in line with the sentiments of all our public school teachers. The Department of Education would like to remind its partners, continue reading : Official Statement on teacher organizations

July 2, 2020 — The Department of Education (DepEd) has been made aware of a statement by an organization alleging that teachers in several provinces are being ordered to visit communities to convince parents to enroll their children for School Year 2020-2021. Upon checking with field units, this claim by this group has been found continue reading : Official Statement

June 26, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) would like to clarify the account of Secretary Leonor Briones published by GMA News Online last June 23, regarding the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS-VP). The SHS-VP is an annual program of the Department which provides financial assistance to qualified Grade 10 completers who want continue reading : Official Statement on the Senior High School Voucher Program

June 26, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomes the recent passage of Republic Act 11476, or the Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) and Values Education Act. We thank our President, legislators, and advocates for their support to DepEd in further empowering our youth to contribute to nation-building while protecting their physical, moral, continue reading : Official Statement on the Good Manners and Right Conduct and Values Education Act

June 25, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) would like to clarify statements attributed to Undersecretary Nepomuceno Malaluan published by The Philippine Star (Pang-masa) today, June 25, regarding the “P1,500 monthly budget for the internet allowance of teachers”. It is true that Usec. Malaluan said that the Department is closely reviewing the allocations of continue reading : Official Statement

June 19, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) extends its appreciation to the local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations (NGOs), private partners, legislators, our President, and all those who expressed their utmost support and commitment towards offering education opportunities to our learners amidst the crisis. We are highly indebted to our partners and leaders continue reading : Statement for Stakeholders (English)