Tag: Department of Education (DepEd)

WATCH | Manifestation of support on the confirmation of the ad interim appointment of Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd)

August 7, 2024

Manifestation of support on the ad interim appointment of former Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) 07 August 2024  Official Social Media Accounts: Facebook & Youtube: @jinggoyestrada Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter: @jinggoyestrada_ Website: www.jinggoyestrada.ph Video: Senate of the Philippines

PHOTO RELEASE: Accolades for newly-designated DepEd chief

July 30, 2024

Accolades for newly-designated DepEd chief: Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, in co-sponsoring the upper chamber’s resolution expressing gratitude and commendation to Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara for the latter’s invaluable contributions to Senate and the nation, said humility, dedication and hard work earned the newly-designated Department of Education (DepEd) secretary the respect and…
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Angara a perfect choice, but faces heavy burden as new Education chief

July 2, 2024

(BUSINESS MIRROR) THE health secretary, lawmakers and business groups on Tuesday hailed President Marcos Jr’s selection of Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara as the new  Education Secretary, calling it a perfect choice for a sector in crisis, but said he had a lot on his plate because of this. “We thank President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.…
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Sen. Angara, good choice bilang DepEd secretary ayon sa mga senador

July 2, 2024

(RADYO PILIPINAS) Binati ng mga senador ang pagkakatalaga ni Senador Sonny Angara bilang bagong kalihim ng Department of Education (DepEd). Ayon kay Senate President Chiz Escudero, well-deserved ang appointment ni Angara. Sinabi naman ni Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino, na very qualified si Angara sa naturang posisyon at tiyak siyang magiging epektibo ito bilang education…
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Statement on Sen. Sonny Angara’s appointment as DepEd chief

July 2, 2024

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my colleague, Sen. Sonny Angara, on his appointment as incoming secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). The President made the right decision in choosing him for the job, given Sen. Angara’s extensive experience and steadfast advocacy for educational reforms which significantly improved our educational system. Hindi maitatanggi na…
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Bill to boost special art program in SHS

November 3, 2023

(MANILA TIMES) SEN. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada recently filed Senate Bill (SB) 2345 to strengthen the special program in the arts (SPA) for junior and senior high school (SHS). The SPA, introduced in 2000, implemented a secondary education curriculum that was centered on the arts and allowed learners an opportunity to develop their talents in visual…
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Statement on the suspension of DepEd, DBM officials over alleged overpriced laptop deal

August 25, 2023

The Ombudsman’s decision to issue a preventive suspension order against certain officials from the Departments of Education and Budget and Management has essentially confirmed my previous claims of potential violations of government procurement laws. This is due to the observed pattern of repeat orders and contract splitting. Everyone who is accused of wrongdoing deserves a…
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Senator: Offer foreign language as an elective course in college

August 1, 2023

(MALAYA) SEN. Jinggoy Estrada has asked the Senate Committee on Education to study the viability of his proposal to include foreign language as an elective course in higher educational institutions (HEIs) nationwide to enhance the communication skills of college graduates, “This will make Filipino students adequately equipped to be 21sit-century learners. They would be able…
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Estrada wants more foreign language elective courses

July 31, 2023

(PNA) MANILA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill mandating higher education institutions in the country to offer other foreign languages other than English as an elective course to prepare students in linguistically diverse workplaces. In filing Senate Bill No 2341, or the Foreign Language Education Act of 2023, Estrada said introducing more foreign languages…
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Senate bill seeks inclusion of foreign language elective courses in higher education curriculum

July 31, 2023

(MANILA BULLETIN) Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill that seeks the inclusion of foreign languages as an elective course in all higher education institutions in the country. Senate Bill No. 2341, or the proposed Foreign Language Education Act, primarily mandates the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to develop and provide a three-unit basic…
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