Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he is optimistic that the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Act or Republic Act 12124 will transform Filipinos’ access to higher education as the new law addresses “the pressing need for flexibility and...
Teachers have expressed support for an investigation into alleged "ghost" beneficiaries in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Senior High School (SHS) Voucher Program, urging transparency and accountability in the implementation of the financial assistance scheme. (MB file photo) The...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has been commended for issuing new guidelines to promote mental well-being in schools, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a supportive and healthy learning environment for students and teachers. (Photo from Pixabay) The Second Congressional Commission on...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, March 6, announced that it will renew and hire over 7,000 administrative support personnel to alleviate the workload of public school teachers, allowing them to focus on delivering quality education. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) “Our...
The Department of Education (DepEd) said it continues to monitor the schools, students, and personnel affected by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island. (DepEd / Manila Bulletin) In a statement issued on March 5, DepEd said it is addressing the challenges posed by Mt. Kanlaon’s...
The Department of Education (DepEd) reported 124 dengue cases among students across four regions, urging schools to closely monitor infections and enforce the Department of Health's (DOH) 5S strategy to prevent further spread. (DepEd / MB VIsual Content Group) In a statement issued on March 5,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified on Wednesday, March 5, that there is no automatic suspension of classes due to extreme heat, but assured the public that preventive measures are in place to protect students and teachers while maintaining learning continuity. Pupils and their guardians...
To promote a safer learning environment for students nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced it is reinforcing its anti-bullying policies following the recording of 522 bullying cases in schools from 2022 to 2025. (Photo from Pixabay) In a statement issued on March 4, DepEd...
With classes suspended due to high temperatures, teachers' groups are calling on authorities to take urgent action as extreme heat poses serious risks to students' health and disrupts learning in schools. Pupils and their guardians use umbrellas to combat the heat in Quezon City on March 3, 2025....
(Unsplash) Galing sa Puso (GP) Party-list supports the Department of Education's (DepEd) commitment to help Filipino students under the flexible learning scheme, but feels that more should be done. Laywer JP Padiernos, first nominee of the GP...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, February 27 to address the alarming increases in stabbing incidents involving minors. The Senate Committee on Basic Education chairman said the DepEd, together with law enforcement agencies, and local...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Feb. 27, reaffirmed its commitment to improving learning conditions in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, aiming to bridge educational gaps through increased resources, infrastructure support, and targeted programs. DepEd Secretary...
