The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, December 12, announced the unveiling of the first fully air-conditioned public school building in San Pedro City, marking a key milestone in the Marcos administration’s drive to modernize basic education infrastructure across the country. DepEd...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Friday, December 5, visited two high-performing public schools in Las Piñas City to observe successful literacy and feeding initiatives that the agency aims to scale up nationwide. Angara’s visits included Moonwalk Elementary School and...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday, December 4, called on local government units (LGUs) to play a stronger role in the learning recovery initiatives directed by President Marcos, as DepEd and four national agencies formalized new rules expanding the use of the...
In a major push to address the learning crisis, the Department of Education (DepEd) has allocated P131 million to 131 priority schools nationwide through its “Bayang Bumabasa” initiative, aiming to accelerate literacy gains and promote equity in education. In a statement issued Thursday,...
Educators, policymakers, and education advocates from across the country convened at the 2025 Philippine Education Conference (PhilEd 2025) on Wednesday, December 3, to discuss pressing education issues, gain insights from national and international experts, and strengthen collaboration between the...
A staggering number of Filipino students in Grades 1 to 3 are struggling to read, with only 15 percent reaching grade-level proficiency, highlighting the urgent need for rapid measures—such as more reading materials, teacher capacity building, and parental engagement—to address the growing...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has ended a decade-long deadlock in textbook procurement, recording a dramatic 289-percent surge in approved titles within a single year—exceeding the total number of textbooks procured in the previous ten years combined. “Hindi puwedeng kulang-kulang ang...
Recognizing that the increase brings the country closer to global standards in education spending and reflects a clear commitment to long-term human capital development, an industry-led advocacy group on Tuesday, November 25, expressed strong support for the proposed allocation for the education...
Experts from the United States Department of State’s English Language Fellows program trained 40 pre-service teachers from the Philippines last month. Three American experts have trained Filipino educators in Project-Based Learning (PBL), a teaching method widely adopted in the United States...
A group of teachers on Monday, November 17, expressed full support for the bill extending the mandate of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), saying the commission’s research and policy work remain crucial as the country grapples with a persistent learning crisis. The...
Educators, policymakers, and advocates from across the country are set to gather for the 2025 PhilEd Conference on December 3–4 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Organized by the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC), this year’s conference aims to shift the national...
To ensure the learning continuity of students affected by natural disasters through flexible and compassionate approaches, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, November 13, announced the nationwide expansion of the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP). In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Uwan...
