Teachers’ organizations on Monday, March 23, expressed sharply contrasting positions on the planned three-term school calendar and three-grading period system of the Department of Education (DepEd), a major reform set to begin in School Year (SY) 2026–2027, with one group cautiously supportive...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, March 23, reaffirmed its strong support for the Cabinet-approved shift to a three-term school calendar beginning School Year (SY) 2026–2027, positioning the reform as a key step toward improving learning outcomes in Philippine basic education. In a...
President Marcos has approved the adoption of a three-term school calendar for public schools beginning School Year 2026–2027, as part of efforts to improve learning continuity and outcomes. The directive followed the recommendation of the Economic and Development Council during its eighth...
The approved shift to a trimester system in basic education, as proposed by the Department of Education (DepEd) beginning School Year (SY) 2026–2027, has triggered a wider debate: Can changing the Philippine school calendar improve learning outcomes, or does it overlook deeper systemic issues...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto ordered agencies to fast-track the procurement of school supplies, hiring of personnel, and construction of facilities, stressing that delays in education spending must be avoided. Recto said this following President Marcos’ order to monitor the entire procurement...
As part of the government’s push to strengthen disaster-resilient education, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, March 17, announced the rollout of new Learning Continuity Spaces (LCS) in Davao del Norte to ensure classes continue despite natural calamities. In a statement, the agency...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, March 16, announced that it has promoted 3,325 teachers and school heads in Cebu province, marking a major step in addressing long-standing career stagnation among public school educators. The mass promotion ceremony was held at the IEC Convention...
Senator Paolo "Bam" Aquino IV stressed on Monday, March 16 the need for better and immediate reporting of bullying cases in schools amid data showing underreporting, with zero cases being cited for good performance. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, data from the...
Student leaders and education workers on Monday, March 16, urged the government to ensure that measures addressing the country’s rising fuel prices do not undermine access to quality education, as transport costs continue to burden students, teachers, and school personnel. In a statement released...
PHINMA Education Holdings Inc., a subsidiary of Del Rosario-led PHINMA Corp., is expanding its presence in the southern part of Metro Manila as well as parts of Laguna and Cavite by acquiring a controlling 84.91-percent stake in Southeastern College Inc. for ₱690 million. In a disclosure to the...
As the Philippines continues to grapple with a nationwide shortage of classrooms, the Department of Education (DepEd) said it is studying a “4+1” blended learning model that could reshape how students attend school each week. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said the proposed setup—four days of...
As the world grapples with complex challenges—from climate change and food security to disaster resilience—the Philippines is looking to its young minds for solutions. During the opening of the 2026 National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) on March 10, Department of Education (DepEd)...
