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The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday assured that it will continue to prioritize the delivery of quality education to the Filipino students as it continues to address the challenges in the basic education sector.
Education Secretary Leonor Briones
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Published January 16, 2021, 3:31 PM
Emphasizing that health and education are closely related, the Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with Nestlé Philippines Inc. (NPI) to further promote a healthy lifestyle among Filipino children.
In a virtual Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signing ceremony held early last week, Education Secretary Leonor Briones emphasized that health and education are closely related, citing DepEd’s joint programs with the Department of Health (DoH) on child nutrition and health.
“This is because we all know that an unhealthy child cannot learn as much (as) one who is healthy, well-fed, and given nutritionally sufficient assistance, especially for those who cannot afford the expense of maintaining healthy children,” Briones said.
PASIG CITY, Jan. 15 The Department of Education (DepEd) sealed a partnership with Nestlé Philippines, Inc. (NPI) to further promote a healthy lifestyle among Filipino children in a virtual Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony on Wednesday.
In her speech, Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones emphasized that health and education are closely related, citing DepEd’s joint programs with the Department of Health (DOH) on child nutrition and health.
“This is because we all know that an unhealthy child cannot learn as much one who is healthy, well-fed, and given nutritionally sufficient assistance, especially for those who cannot afford the expense of maintaining healthy children. We are very grateful for Nestlé Philippines for its long years of partnership and help,” Secretary Briones said.
"Our standing policy is to translate these international assessments into concrete and implementable actions that can have a direct impact on our learners' achievements and teachers' improvements," the DepEd said.