First Diwang: Sagisag Kultura Competitions

Appreciating the cultural icons of the Philippines

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts NCAA in coordination with the DepED will conduct the First Diwang: Sagisag Kultura Competitions among selected pupils, students and teachers by levels on the following dates:

A Regional Elementary Rap and High School Kwiz - 1st Level

Oct 12, 2013  Western Visayas Region 7 IloIlo City
Oct 22, 2012   Northern MIndanao Region X Cagayan de Oro
Oct 25, 2013  Davao Region REgion XI Davao City
Nov 6, 2013  Zamboanga Peninsula Region IX Pagadian City
Nov 8, 2013,  Estern Visayas Region Region VIII Tacloban City
Nov 11, 2013, Caraga Region Region IX Butuan City
Nov 12,   SOCCSKSARGEN REgion XII Korinadal City
Nov 14, CALABARZON REgion IV_A Calamba City
Nov 15 National Capital Region NCR City of Manila
Nov 16 Central Luzon, Region 3 San Fernando City Pampanga
Nov 18 Ilocos Region Region 1, San Ferenando City, La Union
Nov 19 Cordillera Aministrativ Region Car Baguio City
NOv 20 Cagayan Valley REgion 2 - Tuguegarao City
NOv 22 Bicol REgion Region V - LEgazpi City
Nov 26   Autonomous REgion in Muslim Mindanao Cotabato City
Nov  29, MIMAROPA  REgion 4-B Calapan City Mindoro

Dec 2 ` Visayas Iloilo National High School
Dec 4 Mindanao - Davao NEAP formely RELC
Dec 6 Luzon - School in Manila

National Level Competition 

Leksiyong Sagisag Kultura Demo for Techers of Different Subject Areas, Sagisag Kultura Rap and High School Kwiz - 3rd Level

Date 9, 2013  National Final Competition in Bulacan

The competition aim to promote awareness and appreciation for the Philippines Local and national cultural icons.

The list of the 17 Regional Coordinators for MAPEH/SPA with their email address are cotained in the enclosure.

The NCCA will be in charge of the program, judges and prizes of pupils students and teachers for the Regional Competitions, the Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao Competitions and the National Competion . THe National Competition will be held in Malolos Bulacan on Dec 7, 2013.

Transportation board and lodging of participants and coaches shall be charged to local funds subject to th usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

For more clarification or further details on the Regional Competitions all concerned may contact the Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health Mapeh/SPA Coordinators of their respective regionsl. Contact Mr. Sonny Cristobal at 0917-574-1023 or email at sonnyjcristobal@yahoo.com



Department of Education
DepEd Memo  No. 2010 S. 2013

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Blind Girl Can Sing

Moratorium on the Procurement of Supplementary Readings, Reference and other Instructional Materials.

The DepED has on-going review of policies and guidelines relative to the procurement or provision of supplementary reading, reference, and instructional materials, including multimedia and computer software packages which are referred to as instructional materials for delivery to public schools.

The DepED has on-going review of policies and guidelines relative to the procurement or provision of supplementary reading, reference, and instructional materials, including multimedia and computer software packages which are referred to as instructional materials for delivery to public schools.

The review aims to ascertain that policies and guidelines related to the procurement of IM are sufficient to ensure that

a. The IM are the most appropriate for the needs of intended users.

b. The prices of these IMs are reasonable that allow the government to optimize the use of limited public funds.

c. Transactions and produce activities related to IMs are conducted in the most ethical and transparent manner.

In this connection, pending completion of this review, there shall be a moratorium on the procurement of IMs until this issuance is rescinded or revoked. The moratorium includes projects or programs such as but not limited to School based management, preschool education for all children, Every child a reader program, enhancement of English, Science and Math instructions, Special programs, Sports, Regional Science High Schools, Engineering and Science Education Program, Multigrade program, Mother Tongue - Based Multilingual Education, Gender and Development Program. Notwithstanding separate guidelines that may have authorized the  procurement of IMs using these program or funds, this authority is hereby suspended during the effectively of this order.

Furthermore, all DepEd officials are enjoined not to recommend or endorse the purchase of IMs using non DepeD fund sources such as Special Education Fund, PDAF and others.

DepEd 44 s 2013

Swiss Gov’t offers scholarships to Filipino Educators and Medical Professionals

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The Swiss Government is offering a scholarship grant to Filipinos taking a doctorate degree or medical doctors who would like to undertake specialization in preferred Swiss universities.

Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC took the invitation which he disseminated to Department of Education (DepEd) personnel and to the academic community. “We want this offer, which is included in the continuing promotion of understanding and relationship between our nation and the Swiss Confederation,” he said.

The due date for application for scholarship for Academic Year 2014 - 2015 is on November 15, 2013.

The offer is a research scholarship for citizens taking up PhD in their state and wishing to execute a 12-month research with a mentor in a Swiss school. It is also intended for medical doctors completing specialization. Also available is a PhD for students wishing to move through a PhD program in one of the Swiss universities for a maximum of 36 months.

There is also a grant for post-doctoral scholarship for researchers possessing a PhD who wants to conduct a post-doctoral research in Swiss universities for 12 months.

Application forms are accessible at the Swiss Embassy, 24th Floor, Equitable Bank Tower, 8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City.

Or download application form here

K12 Curriculum Guide for KINDERGARTEN

The Department of Education (DepEd) having been a strong advocate of early childhood education has implemented various programs for preschoolers for decades now. The Department further strengthens this through the inclusion of kindergarten in the K to 12 basic education curriculum in the country.

http://multilingualphilippines.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/KINDERGARTEN-Curriculum-Guide.pdf

INVITATION FOR MEMBERSHIP TO THE I SPEAK ENGLISH CLUB (ISEC)

DepEd Advisory No. 436, s. 2013

The Interschools Clubs Phils. Ltd. Co. announces its invitation for membership to the I Speak English Club (ISEC), an interschools academic organizations, for School Years (SYs) 2013-2014 and 2014-2015.

English and non-English teachers from both public and private elementary and secondary schools are invited to become bona fide members of the said Club.
More information may be inquired from:
The Interschools Clubs, Phils. Ltd. Co.
Unit 21 LGI Terrace, No. 49 Aguilar Street, Brgy. Bungad
Project 7, Quezon City
Telephone Nos.: (02) 411-9311; (02) 416-9311
Mobile Phone No.: 0915-888-0071
Email Address: tulongduk@yahoo.com

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ispeakenglishclubisec

5th CINE PAMBATA VIDEO FESTIVAL

The National Council for Children’s Television (NCCT) and the SM Cinemas, will conduct the Fifth CinePambata Video Festival on October 26, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. at the SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. It is a one-day showcase of videos made for, by, and about children.

The Festival is free for all invited pupils, students, parents, and teachers.

More information may be inquired from:
Ms. Daisy Atienza
Room 403, 4th Floor, Bonifacio Building
DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City
Telephone No.: (02) 634-7156
Mobile Phone No.: 0922-893-3523
Email Addresses: ncct_ph@yahoo.com; ncct.ph@gmail.com

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Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013

DeEd Order 43 s 2103


Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act no 10533 otherwise known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013

1. For the information and guidance of all concerned, enclosed is a copy of the Implementing Rules and Regulation of Republic Act no 10533, entitled An Act Enhancing the Philippines Basic Education System by Strengthening its Curriculum and Increasing the Number of Years for Basic Education, Approaching Funds Therefor and for other purposes.

2. Pursuant to Section 41 of this IRR, this Order shall take effect 15 days after its publicatio in the offcial gazette or in 2 newspapers of general circulation. As such, the IRR will take effect on Sept 24, 2013 since it was publised on Sept 9, 2013 in newspaper, the Manila Times and Business Mirror.

3. All orders, Memoranda and other related issuances inconsistent witht he contents of this DepED Order are deemed amended accordingly upon its effetivity.

4. Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this order is directed.


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