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DepEd Gears Up for Collaboration with Free Microsoft 365 for Teachers and Students!

Great news for DepEd teachers and students! The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with Microsoft to provide everyone with access to Microsoft 365 , a powerful suite of tools designed to enhance collaboration, learning, and productivity. Access the DepEd activation page here:  https://aka.ms/DepEdM365ActivationKit This is fantastic news for anyone involved in the Philippine education system. Let's explore what Microsoft 365 offers and how you can activate your free account in just three easy steps! Unlocking a World of Collaboration and Productivity With Microsoft 365, you'll gain access to a variety of applications and features that will revolutionize the way you work and learn. Here's just a glimpse of what you can expect: Essential productivity tools: Download and install familiar applications like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel directly onto your devices. These go-to programs will empower you to create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets with e...

👐 Understanding the General Provisions of the Filipino Sign Language Act 📝

The Filipino Sign Language Act (RA 11106) is a groundbreaking law that enshrines Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as the official sign language of the Filipino Deaf and mandates its use across government, education, media, and workplaces. The law’s Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) provide the structure for its application nationwide. At the heart of this is Article I – General Provisions , which lays the legal, cultural, and human rights foundation for enforcing this historic Act. Let's break it down to understand why this is one of the most important steps toward linguistic inclusion in Philippine governance. 🇵🇭🤟 📘 Section 1: Title of the Rules The full title of the regulations is: The Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11106 , also called the Filipino Sign Language Act (FSL Act) . This title affirms the formal legal recognition of FSL as the national sign language , setting the tone for all subsequent provisions. 🎯 Section 2: Purpose of th...