During his second State of the Nation Address on July 24, 2023, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to refine the Philippine basic education system. He spoke of recalibrating the K to 12 curriculum to ensure its relevance, responsiveness, and alignment with...
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...
To address long-standing issues in the implementation of the Senior High School (SHS) program since its nationwide rollout nearly a decade ago, the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to pilot its strengthened SHS curriculum in 800 schools nationwide for School Year (SY) 2025–2026. According...
Former senator Sonny Angara has officially retained his position as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), as announced by the Palace on Tuesday, June 3. This decision signals a strong commitment from the Marcos administration to continue the ongoing education reforms under his...
The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) has formally received the PMA Class of 2029 which is composed of 340 fresh recruits. The cadets include 274 males and 66 females, and they serve as the inaugural class under the academy’s new curriculum which incorporates territorial defense and modern...
With Philippine college programs weighed down by an excessive number of general education (GE) courses and lacking sufficient hands-on training and internships, education agencies such as the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) are pushing for the...
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 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)...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has unveiled a strengthened Senior High School (SHS) curriculum aimed at addressing long-standing criticisms of the program. (Photo from DepEd) This initiative, which opened for public consultation on April 4 and ends on Friday, April 11, seeks to better prepare...
Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said it was important for the country's youth to be involved in the country's affairs as she welcomed suggestions to pursue reforms in the media literacy program of the basic education curriculum. Screenshots from PCO, Kapamilya...
The Department of Education (DepEd) plans to roll out the revised curriculum for Grades 11 and 12, or the Senior High School (SHS) Program, this coming School Year (SY) 2025-2026. Education Secretary Sonny Angara (DepEd file photo) “Maganda ang takbo (It is going well),” DepEd Secretary...
A group of teachers on Friday, Feb. 7, called for more than just a restructuring of educational pathways to achieve genuine reform in the Philippine education system. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) As discussions around education reform and the review of the K to 12 Program...
