Thousands of teachers on Friday, November 28, halted regular classes to demand justice, decent pay, and systemic reforms in the Philippine education sector. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) led a nationwide sit-down strike, with 237 schools across 34 major cities and provinces in 14 regions...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, November 28, said the record P85.4-billion allocation for 2026 basic education facilities will fast-track the construction of 24,000 new classrooms nationwide, aligning with President Marcos’ vision for modernized learning spaces and DepEd Secretary...
Around 5.7 million students in State Universities and Colleges (SUC) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUC) are expected to benefit from the Free College Law next year, Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV said in Friday, November 28. Under the Senate version of the 2026 national budget, Aquino...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Nov. 27, welcomed the joint endorsement of major business and education groups for the proposed P1.38-trillion allocation for the education sector in the 2026 national budget, which the agency described as a vote of confidence in its reform...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Wednesday, November 26, urged political groups and critics to maintain respect in public discourse. He stressed that while personal attacks may occur in politics, involving the deceased is unacceptable. “We can take demolition jobs;...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor confirmed on Tuesday, Nov. 25, that the city government is collaborating with the Department of Education and the local school board to address classroom shortages and expedite the construction of school buildings. Councilor Petite Principe, chairperson of the...
Marking a major shift toward a more equitable, accountable, and discrimination-free work environment for over one million teaching and non-teaching personnel nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) has officially rolled out its new Inclusive Employment (IE) Policy. In a statement issued...
Recognizing that the increase brings the country closer to global standards in education spending and reflects a clear commitment to long-term human capital development, an industry-led advocacy group on Tuesday, November 25, expressed strong support for the proposed allocation for the education...
The Senate on Monday, November 24 night rallied behind the Department of Education (DepEd) and its leadership under Secretary Sonny Angara, approving the agency’s proposed P1.044-trillion budget for 2026. The said amount is considered the largest in the country’s history, as senators commit...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is poised to accelerate major education reforms in 2026 after the Senate approved a significantly higher budget for the agency, signaling strong support for DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and the Marcos administration’s push to improve learning outcomes...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has warned the public against a fake social media post falsely claiming that Christmas parties in schools have been canceled this year. In an advisory on November 23, DepEd clarified that it has not issued any announcement removing or prohibiting Christmas...
The Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed that education remains a top priority for the current administration, citing President Marcos’ recent visits to Albay and Pasig City as examples of the government’s commitment to learners’ welfare, disaster preparedness, and youth development. In...
