In a small public school in the Zamboanga Peninsula, a once-reluctant Grade 2 learner now raises a hand to read aloud—a quiet but telling change teachers say was rare before last summer. Scenes like this are reflected in the results of an independent evaluation that found significant improvements...
Aiming to strengthen foundational learning skills and better prepare young learners for the succeeding stages of basic education, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, January 15, reaffirmed its commitment to early childhood education as the Revised K to 10 Curriculum enters the final...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to strengthen learning continuity during disasters by utilizing DepEd TV as an emergency education platform, enabling students displaced by calamities and extreme weather to continue their lessons through curriculum-aligned broadcast programs—even when...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, January 15, said it will draft new guidelines for the Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Persons (MAIFIP) following President Marcos’ directive to ensure that medical financial aid is accessible, dignified, and free from...
Bullying has long haunted Philippine schools, leaving scars that go beyond bruises and disciplinary records. For many children, it breeds fear, anxiety, and a deep mistrust of institutions meant to protect them. This is why the Department of Education’s (DepEd) rollout of the Kaagapay Program,...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Wednesday, Jan. 14, that it is prepared to support the crafting of a new modernization law as the current AFP Modernization Act is set to expire in 2027 amid rising regional security concerns and renewed focus on national sovereignty. AFP Deputy...
The Marcos administration’s flagship Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program has translated long-standing housing commitments into concrete results by enabling hundreds of informal settler families in Valenzuela City to finally secure land ownership after decades of uncertainty. A...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, January 12, announced that it is expanding mental health and anti-bullying support in public schools by formally involving parents, guardians, and caregivers as partners in learner protection through the rollout of the “Kaagapay” Program. In a...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, January 8, that it will significantly expand the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) in 2026, aiming to reach approximately 4.6 million learners nationwide to address malnutrition and improve school attendance. In a statement, DepEd said...
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...
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...
