More than 2,000 student leaders and youth advocates from across the Philippines gathered in Dumaguete City on Monday, October 27, for the opening of the Learners’ Convergence Philippines (LearnCon PH) 2025 — the Department of Education’s (DepEd) flagship program to strengthen youth...
Citing concerns over its implementation and its impact on teachers’ advancement, a teachers’ group has called for major reforms in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Expanded Career Progression (ECP) program. The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) issued a statement emphasizing the need...
A total of 50,096 individuals successfully passed the August 2025 Career Service Examination–Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT), the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced on Monday, October 13. According to the CSC, 45,730 out of 302,028 examinees passed the Professional Level, registering a 15.14...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, September 26, assured public school teachers that the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System will provide faster and fairer promotion opportunities, addressing long-standing concerns about the slow pace of career advancement in the sector. Backed by...
President Marcos has signed a law that institutionalizes the career progression system for public school teachers and school leaders. Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12288, also known as Career Progression System for Public School Teachers and School Leaders Act, on Sept. 12. Under the law,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is eyeing a historic P928.52-billion budget for 2026, the closest the agency has come to breaching the P1-trillion mark. In a statement issued Tuesday, September 16, DepEd said the proposed allocation will go toward building more classrooms, expanding...
Teachers in public schools can now look forward to faster and fairer promotions as the Department of Education (DepEd) officially operationalizes the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) system—a reform designed to recognize merit, reduce dependence on vacancies, and provide clearer pathways for...
With thousands set to take the Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) on August 10, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued reminders to ensure examinees arrive on time, follow the dress code, and comply with testing rules. The CSC reminded examinees to be at the testing...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has helped sustain gains in the country’s employment rate through job fairs and career development programs that provide Filipinos with access to sustainable job opportunities across key industries. DOLE Assistant Secretary Patrick Patriwirawan Jr....
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded the 349,179 examinees for the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) on Sunday, March 2, to arrive early and be fully prepared. Based on the CSC examination advisory, school assignments, and the examinee's guide can be accessed...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that the application period for the March 2, 2025 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) will run from Nov. 19, 2024 to Jan. 3, 2025. The examination will be conducted across 92 testing centers nationwide, covering 16 regions to...
An official from the Department of Education (DepEd) stated on Tuesday, Oct. 22, that the country faces challenges regarding career progression for teachers. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “Based on our study as well, in the Philippines, we are the best in entry level salary...