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DepEd to relocate schools devastated by ‘Sendong’

Up to three schools destroyed in the devastating floods that ripped through Northern Mindanao in the wake of storm “Sendong” will be relocated to safer ground, Education Secretary Armin Luistro announced Saturday.

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DepEd utility workers give up rice gift for storm survivors

MANILA, Philippines—Instead of taking the gifts for themselves, utility workers at the Department of Education decided to donate the sacks of rice from their boss to survivors of Tropical Storm “Sendong.”

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Incoming high school freshmen to become Grade 7 next year

The Department of Education (DepEd) will implement the K+12 basic education program in academic year 2012-2013, starting with the conversion of first year high school to Grade 7. 

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Lapu mayor, DepEd told to account for suspended workers

The Ombudsman-Visayas is checking whether its order to suspend 18 Lapu-Lapu City officials for six months for their involvement in the 2005 overpriced purchase of 470 personal computers has been carried out. The anti-graft office has yet to receive written … Continue reading

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