DepEd National Capital Region

5 days to go before the opening of the 2026 Palarong Pambansa!

The excitement is building as Agusan del Sur prepares to welcome the nation’s finest young athletes for a celebration of passion, unity, and excellence.

Unity in Service, Strength in Quality: DepEd NCR Holds Monday Flag Ceremony

EARLIER TODAY: The flag ceremony of DepEd NCR earlier today took on a reflective and purposeful tone as the Quality Assurance Division (QAD) led the proceedings in observance of the 2026 International Museum Day theme: "Museums Uniting a Divided World."

In a heartfelt moment, OIC-Assistant Regional Director Rita E. Riddle delivered a stirring message of support for NCR’s athletes set to compete in the Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur. She urged the delegation to bring honor to the region through fair play and excellence. Director Riddle also rallied regional office personnel to sustain high performance and integrity in public service, emphasizing that dedication to quality work mirrors the discipline seen in sports.

Dr. Lydia L. Martin, EPS, OIC-Chief of QAD, offered a reflective food for thought, emphasizing how quality assurance serves as a unifying thread amidst diverse educational landscapes.

Advancing STEM Instruction and Governance: DepEd NCR and UP NISMED Launches SIGMA Year 1 for Future-Ready Filipino Learners

IN PHOTOS: DepEd NCR formally launches SIGMA Year 1, a strategic capacity-building initiative for Grade 7 teachers, school leaders, and education program supervisors from Science High Schools across NCR.

SIGMA, which stands for Strengthening Instruction and Governance for Mastery in Advanced STEM Education, forms part of the broader reform initiatives for Special Programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (SPSTEM) in DepEd NCR. Anchored on the Enhanced K to 10 Curriculum, BEDP 2030, and the five priority areas of DepEd NCR, the program seeks to strengthen curriculum implementation, assessment literacy, inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary integration, and research-oriented instruction in Science, Mathematics, Research, and Creative Technologies.

Through the partnership with UP NISMED, participating educators and school leaders are equipped with deeper pedagogical content knowledge, innovative instructional approaches, and governance frameworks necessary to nurture future-ready Filipino learners.

SIGMA Year 1 marks another important milestone in DepEd NCR’s continuing commitment to strengthen Science High Schools and elevate the quality of STEM education across the region. This is a project by the DepEd NCR’s CLMD and HRDD through the leadership of Regional Director and concurrent OIC-Assistant Secretary for Operations, Asec. Jocelyn DR Andaya. This capacity building program started last May 11, 2026 and will run until May 22, 2026.

Together, we move toward a future of stronger science education, empowered educators, and globally competitive Filipino learners.