Read the Vice President's Speech
On January 30, we presented the Basic Education Report 2023 that the Department of Education will implement to improve the quality of education, respond to the challenges, and solve the problems faced by Filipino students.
We launched the "MATATAG: Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa,” which will serve as our guide to the new direction of DepEd and stakeholders in solving basic education challenges.
MATATAG has four critical components:
- MAke the curriculum relevant to produce competent and job-ready, active, and responsible citizens;
- TAke steps to accelerate delivery of basic education facilities and services;
- TAke good care of learners by promoting learner well-being, inclusive education, and a positive learning environment; and
- Give support to teachers to teach better.
In her report, Vice President Sara Duterte: “We know that the road will be bumpy, but our direction is clear. We know that the challenges are vast but we, Filipinos, are resilient. We will overcome. Tayo po ay magiging MATATAG. Tungo sa isang Bansang Makabata at Batang Makabansa.”