The Department of Education (DepEd) accelerated efforts to address career advancement in the public school system as 418 newly promoted teachers and school heads formally took their oath in Talisay City on Friday, March 13. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara led the mass oath-taking ceremony at Talisay...
The Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening literacy among Filipino learners as Education Secretary Sonny Angara formally opened the Philippine Book Festival (PBF) 2026 on Thursday, March 12, highlighting the crucial role of books in developing students’...
As the Philippines continues to grapple with a nationwide shortage of classrooms, the Department of Education (DepEd) said it is studying a “4+1” blended learning model that could reshape how students attend school each week. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said the proposed setup—four days of...
As the world grapples with complex challenges—from climate change and food security to disaster resilience—the Philippines is looking to its young minds for solutions. During the opening of the 2026 National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) on March 10, Department of Education (DepEd)...
Education is no longer confined to classrooms, as a new national policy aims to recognize the skills millions of Filipinos have acquired through work, family responsibilities, and community experiences—and convert them into formal learning opportunities. The Department of Education (DepEd) said...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has intensified efforts to address the country’s 165,000-classroom shortage, calling on local government units (LGUs) to take a larger role in accelerating school construction and easing campus congestion. In a statement issued Tuesday, March 10, the department...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) formalized a landmark initiative on Monday, March 9, to modernize teacher education in the Philippines through the establishment of Teacher Education Excellence Centers (TEECs) nationwide. DepEd Secretary and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, March 9, began implementing strict energy conservation measures and a flexible work arrangement for its personnel as part of government efforts to reduce electricity and fuel consumption. In a statement, DepEd said the move follows the directive of...
A total of 2,649 educators from the Davao Region formally took their oath after receiving career promotions under the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) program of the Department of Education (DepEd), reinforcing the government’s efforts to strengthen the country’s basic education workforce. The...
As the school year (SY) 2025–2026 draws to a close, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued clear reminders to schools nationwide on how to conduct End-of-School-Year (EOSY) rites. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, in a department memorandum issued on March 4 , reiterated reminders on the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday, March 4, that it strengthened global education pathways for Filipino learners by renewing its partnership with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Education to continue teaching the Korean language in select public high schools...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has secured approval for more than 5,000 teacher promotion backlogs, advancing the implementation of its Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System and reinforcing the administration’s commitment to strengthening public school teachers’ welfare and professional...
