Department of Education (Philippines)
| Kagawaran ng Edukasyon | |
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| Formed | January 21, 1901 |
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| Jurisdiction | Philippines |
| Headquarters | DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines 14°34′44.47″N 121°3′53.57″E / 14.5790194°N 121.0648806°E |
| Employees | 977,603 (2023) |
| Annual budget | PH₱734.19 billion (2025) |
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| Website | deped.gov.ph |
The Department of Education (DepEd; Filipino: Kagawaran ng Edukasyon) is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for ensuring access to, promoting equity in, and improving the quality of basic education. It is the main agency tasked to manage and govern the Philippine system of basic education. It is the chief formulator of Philippine education policy and responsible for the Philippine primary and secondary school systems. It has its headquarters at the DepEd Complex on Meralco Avenue in Pasig.
The department is currently led by the secretary of education, nominated by the president of the Philippines and confirmed by the Commission on Appointments. The secretary is a member of the Cabinet. The position of Secretary of Education is currently vacant since May 22, 2025. Presently, its mission is to provide quality basic education that is equitably accessible to all and lay the foundation for lifelong learning and service for the common good. It has changed its vision statement, removing a phrase that some groups deem to be "too sectarian" for a government institution.