The Department of Education (DepEd) has been commended for issuing new guidelines to promote mental well-being in schools, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a supportive and healthy learning environment for students and teachers. (Photo from Pixabay) The Second Congressional Commission on...
As the midterm elections approach, an advocacy group on Saturday, Feb. 15, urged candidates to prioritize education reform, emphasizing its significance for students, teachers, and the future workforce. (DepEd file photo) In a statement, the industry-led advocacy group Philippine Business for...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has earned praise for its prompt response to key recommendations from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), with stakeholders acknowledging its efforts to address long-standing issues in the country’s education system. JOJO RINOZA /...
To fill vacancies, enhance administrative efficiency, and provide better support for teachers and students in public schools nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to deploy 15,000 school principals in 2025 as part of its efforts to strengthen school leadership and improve education...
The Philippine education system has long been the subject of scrutiny and reform, with initiatives spanning decades aimed at enhancing its quality and accessibility. From the Presidential Commission to Survey Philippine Education in the pre-martial law era to the establishment of the Second...
To effectively address bullying and promote a safer learning environment for students nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Feb. 6, announced that the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Bullying Act are currently under review. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara /...
​House and Senate lawmakers have jointly approved in bicam the proposed Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) System Act that is meant to overhaul the existing system and make it more comprehensive, sustainable, and accessible for the benefit of Filipino children. The solons from both...
The Philippine education system urgently needs reform, according to the second-year report from The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) As the country grapples with a deepening learning crisis, the report emphasized the critical need to address...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Jan. 31, announced its plan to implement a 1:1 principal-to-school policy in line with the administration’s commitment to strengthening the education sector. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “Gagawa tayo at mag-dedeploy ng School Principal items...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has reiterated its commitment to addressing the persistent gaps in the Philippine education system through strengthened collaboration with stakeholders. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement issued on Wednesday, Jan. 29, DepEd committed to continuing...
Vice President Sara Duterte (PPAB) Vice President Sara Duterte's two-year stint as Department of Education (DepEd) secretary worsened the country’s education crisis, ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro said. Castro, a House...
Acknowledging the vital role of early childhood education in enhancing the country’s overall education quality, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) emphasized on Tuesday, Jan. 7, its support for increased investment in early childhood education as part of the 2025 national...
