ILOILO CITY – More than 800,000 students trooped to schools in Western Visayas region during the opening of classes for the school year 2026-2027 on Monday, June 8. Initial data from the Department of Education-6 said that there is an initial enrollment of more than 814,000 students as of Monday...
Police in Muntinlupa City began securing schools on June 8 as classes opened, deploying officers to campuses and activating a command center to protect students, teachers, and parents. Acting police chief Col. Olivia Ancheta led inspections at Tunasan National High School, checking entry and exit...
More than 55,000 policemen and force multipliers will be deployed to secure the opening of classes for public schools on Monday, June 8, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said as it declared full readiness without compromising regular anti-crime and public safety operations. Around 28 million...
With the opening of School Year 2026-2027 just around the corner, the Department of Education (DepEd) has rolled out new guidelines designed to help schools sustain learning during emergencies without compromising the safety and well-being of learners and education workers. Under DepEd Order No....
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Caraga region declared all systems go for the opening of School Year 2026-2027 on June 8, with 33,637 teaching personnel, 22,674 classrooms, and over P1 billion in Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) allocated for elementary...
Navotas Mayor John Rey Tiangco and President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. led the Brigada Eskwela 2026 kickoff at Kapitbahayan Elementary School on Tuesday, June 2. The city government said it ensured the safety and security of all attendees, especially students, during the activity. The...
Inside one classroom, volunteers wiped dust from old desks and windows, while outside, others repainted worn walls and cleaned the school grounds — all part of a collective effort to prepare the campus for students returning for another academic year. Amid the flurry of activity at Diosdado P....
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) will deploy 209 police personnel across the city under its Oplan Balik-Eskwela to ensure a safe, secure, and orderly opening of classes for School Year 2026–2027 on June 8. Police Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio, QCPD director, said the operation aims to...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stepped up the visibility of its personnel in Divisoria in Manila and other major commercial areas across the country in anticipation of the influx of people buying school items for next week’s class opening. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr....
The Department of Education (DepEd) is pushing for intensified efforts to expand access to international scholarships and exchange programs for public school teachers, saying global exposure is a necessary investment in improving the country’s basic education system. During the Teach Beyond...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will mobilize nationwide security operations to guarantee a peaceful and orderly return of millions of students to their classrooms this June. PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. ordered all police units to intensify visibility patrols and...
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has ordered the implementation of the 2026 National Oplan Balik Eskwela (OBE) in preparation for the opening of classes for school year 2026-2027 on June 8. The nationwide OBE activities will run from June 1 to 11 to assess school readiness, including infrastructure...
