The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, September 2, welcomed President Marcos’ historic allocation of P1.224 trillion to the education sector under the proposed 2026 national budget—marking the first time the Philippines has met the UNESCO-recommended benchmark of spending four percent...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has identified two pressing challenges facing the Philippine education system: the massive classroom shortage and the widening digital divide among learners. DepEd Undersecretary for Strategic Management Ronald Mendoza said the country is grappling with an...
Urging full transparency and greater investment in education and human capital, an advocacy group on Saturday, August 23, called on lawmakers to prioritize Filipinos over infrastructure as they tackle the 2026 budget. “We must allocate our resources where they matter most, because every peso...
Taking a major step toward transparent governance in Philippine education, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday, August 23, introduced a tool designed to make school data more accessible and actionable for parents, teachers, local governments, and other stakeholders. In a statement,...
In a country where teachers and parents often work behind the scenes, the Department of Education (DepEd) is shining a light on the unsung heroes of learning. With the strong backing of the Marcos administration, DepEd on Friday, August 15, officially announced the launch of a national recognition...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged immediate action to address the country’s worsening child nutrition and education crisis—a call strongly welcomed by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), which vowed to accelerate key reforms to safeguard...
In a landmark move to overhaul the country’s education system, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, July 29, launched the Quality Basic Education Development Plan (QBEDP) 2025–2035—a comprehensive 10-year roadmap aimed at strengthening foundational skills, expanding digital...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, July 28, lauded President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), calling it a powerful and clear message that zeroes in on the needs of ordinary Filipinos—particularly in the field of education. "I...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, July 28, said that while substantial progress has been made, the mission to “fix” the country’s education system is far from complete. “Marami pa tayong kailangang ayusin, marami pa tayong kailangang abutin (We still have so...
As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prepares to deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28, teachers and education workers are intensifying calls for urgent government action on long-standing issues—including unfulfilled promises on flood control, stagnant salaries,...
A year into its education reform agenda, the Department of Education (DepEd) has unveiled major accomplishments across early childhood care, teacher welfare, curriculum reform, infrastructure development, and digital innovation. These changes, outlined in a DepEd release on Saturday, July 26, align...
In a determined move to future-proof Philippine education, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, July 15, said it is fast-tracking reforms and digital innovations aligned with President Marcos’ development agenda. DepEd, in a statement, reaffirmed its commitment to building a...
