Calling it the “height of injustice,” a group of education workers decried the Department of Education’s (DepEd) disqualification from the 2023 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) and urged Secretary Sonny Angara to take urgent action to appeal the decision. Students of Rafael Palma Elementary...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Tuesday, April 22, that it is intensifying preparations to support thousands of teachers and education personnel who will serve as election workers in the upcoming May 2025 National and Local Elections. DepEd assures support for teachers in May 2025...
To support students' academic recovery, strengthen core skills, and address learning gaps, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday, April 21, the rollout of four nationwide summer programs focused on reading, math, science, and special education. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, April 21, said private schools that offer basic education may adopt the school opening set for public schools in June. (DepEd file photo) Dennis Legaspi, Media Relations Chief from the Office of DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, said private schools in the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially set June 16 as the start of classes for School Year (SY) 2025–2026, marking a return to the pre-pandemic academic calendar . The School Year 2025–2026, set to begin on June 16, 2025, according to DepEd, marks a return to the pre-pandemic...
At the end of every school year, the Department of Education (DepEd) upholds its long-standing policy of reminding schools, especially public ones, to conduct graduation and moving-up ceremonies in a “simple yet meaningful” manner, avoiding additional financial burdens on families already...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, April 16, announced it is set to enhance the K to 12 curriculum by aligning it with the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF), aiming to equip Filipino learners with competencies that meet both national and global standards. (Photo from DepEd)...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged public schools to increase the number of guidance designates to address bullying among students. Gatchalian proposed this during a recent hearing of the Senate Committee on Basic Education which tackled the recent incidents of bullying and violence...
Emphasizing that bullying is no longer just a school issue but a widespread societal concern, the Department of Education (DepEd) has declared it a national priority. (Photo from DepEd) “This is not just a school matter—it is a national priority that demands a whole-of-government,...
Senatorial candidate Ben Tulfo has called for the protection and preservation of the Chavacano language in Zamboanga City. Senatorial candidate Ben Tulfo (Santi San Juan/MB file photo) According to Tulfo, the Chavacano language is gradually disappearing among the younger generations living in...
As the End-of-School-Year (EOSY) rites began on Tuesday, April 14, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of implementing comprehensive education reforms in the Philippines that aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the demands...
Major changes to teacher licensure policies are expected to transform the education landscape, bringing both new opportunities and challenges for future educators and schools across the country. The new licensure rules for teachers, signed by CHED and PRC, are designed to enhance the quality of...
