The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, January 8, extended its deepest condolences to the family, colleagues, and learners of Teacher Agnes Buenaflor of Pedro E. Diaz High School in Muntinlupa City following her untimely passing. In an official statement released by DepEd Chief Media...
Top education officials on Tuesday, January 6, said key reforms are underway to address long-standing concerns surrounding the K to 12 Program, particularly on graduate employability, curriculum relevance, and alignment across basic, technical, and higher education. In a Malacañang press briefing,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, January 6, confirmed that seven administrative and criminal cases have been filed against erring private schools and individuals over P37.58 million in irregular claims under the Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program. In a statement, DepEd said the...
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...
The Department of Education (DepEd) underscored the need for long-term, structural reforms in basic education as regional officials from across the country gathered in Palawan for the nationwide Management Committee (MANCOM) Meeting. In a statement issued Monday, November 17, DepEd said the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, November 11, cautioned the public against fake news circulating on social media that falsely claims Grades 11 and 12 will be removed from the K to 12 curriculum starting School Year (SY) 2026–2027. In an official advisory, DepEd clarified that the...
Neophyte Senator Camille Villar is advocating for increased government investment in education and innovation, arguing that it is time to empower the next generation of Filipino talents to become globally competitive in science and technology. Villar has been reviewing the proposed 2026 budgets of...
Emphasizing that solving the country’s literacy challenges requires adequate and consistent investment to uphold every Filipino learner’s right to quality education, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, November 4, renewed its call for the full and sustained funding of all education...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) said on Monday, Oct. 13, that about 83,000 first-level government positions remain unfilled and are open to senior high school (SHS) graduates. This was according to CSC chairperson Marilyn Yap, who stated that they must at least pass the sub-professional civil...
President Marcos has signed a law that aims to establish more Philippine Science high schools and increase the number of students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. On Oct. 3, Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12310 or the “Expanded Philippine Science...
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri hailed the signing of Republic Act No. 12310 or the Expanded Philippine Science High School System Act, which is set to bring high-quality science education closer to Filipino students across the country. “The Philippine Science High School is...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to enhance the quality of technical-vocational education offered under the Senior High School (SHS) program. Signed by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara...
