Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Friday, January 9, expressed optimism that he would not be included in any rumored Cabinet reshuffle, stressing that Malacañang has not confirmed such changes. In an interview at San Francisco High School in Quezon City, Angara said he...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, January 9, launched Project AGAP.AI, a nationwide initiative aimed at equipping teachers, learners, parents, and school leaders with the skills and safeguards needed for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in basic education. Formally...
A teachers’ group on Thursday, January 8, warned that President Marcos’ veto of portions of the 2026 national budget may trigger a "massive exodus" of faculty members and staff in state universities and colleges (SUCs), citing worsening job insecurity and mounting workloads. In a statement, the...
Senator Joel Villanueva expressed optimism over the implementation of the Doktor Para Sa Bayan law after the program was granted P1.095 billion in funding under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA). "We 're very grateful to President Bongbong Marcos for supporting our Doktor Para Sa...
Teachers’ groups on Thursday, January 8, expressed deep condolences over the untimely passing of a teacher in Muntinlupa City and called for urgent reforms to protect the welfare of educators nationwide. In separate statements, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers – Philippines (ACT) and the...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced it has launched an internal review and pledged full cooperation with investigators following a Commission on Audit (COA) report flagging P20 billion in unliquidated and delayed education subsidy grants under the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES)...
The Department of Education (DepEd) reported measurable gains in reading outcomes under its Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, signaling early success in nationwide learning reform. In a statement released on Wednesday, January 7, DepEd said the announcement coincides with...
Amid rumors of a potential revamp of President Marcos’ cabinet, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, January 7, reaffirmed Secretary Sonny Angara’s dedication to continuing the department’s reform agenda. “Secretary Angara serves at the pleasure of the president,” DepEd said...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is ramping up measures to ensure learning continuity and safeguard the welfare of teachers and learners as schools nationwide resume classes for 2026, following the enactment of the 2026 national budget. In a statement, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized...
A group of education workers on Tuesday, January 6, strongly criticized the Marcos administration for vetoing P43.245 billion in the 2026 national budget, which was intended for new government employees and retirement benefits. In a statement, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, January 5, said it is set to roll out major reforms in 2026 after President Marcos signed the P6.793-trillion national budget, granting the agency a historic P1.015-trillion allocation—the largest education budget in recent years and the first to...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, December 31, said it has advanced key system reforms and work-ready pathways for learners nationwide—setting the stage for a stronger, more practical education system in 2026. Under the leadership of DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, the agency sought...
