In a bid to address a backlog of more than 144,000 classrooms, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have strengthened their partnership to speed up classroom construction nationwide. DepEd reported that as of January 2026, there is a backlog of...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, April 16, said it will utilize an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to guide the allocation of its P1-billion investment in Library Hubs. In a statement, the agency said that by using an AI tool, it will ensure the program will reach schools and...
To help address rising operational costs and improve school operations, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced it is increasing per-learner funding for public schools under the 2026 budget. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said the increase in Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE)...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has jumpstarted its ₱105.7-billion public-private partnership (PPP) program under which the private sector will build more than 16,000 classrooms on behalf of the government to address the country’s worsening classroom shortage. In an invitation to bid issued...
Actress Yasmien Kurdi took to social media recently to publicly reveal that she and her husband Rey Soldevilla Jr. filed a complaint with the Department of Education over the alleged bullying of their daughter, Ayesha Zara. In a strongly worded social media post, Kurdi confirmed that the complaint...
The World Bank approved another $600-million loan for the Philippines last Good Friday, April 3—this time to fund efforts to improve the country’s education system. In a statement published on Monday, April 6, the Washington-based multilateral lender said over 21 million K-10 students and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, April 1, announced a series of nationwide orientation sessions for teachers, school leaders, and education stakeholders in preparation for the implementation of the Three-Term School Calendar beginning School Year (SY) 2026–2027. READ: ...
Teachers across public schools nationwide will officially begin their month-long summer break on April 1, as the Department of Education (DepEd) formally closed School Year (SY) 2025–2026 on Tuesday, March 31, with a strong message of gratitude and support for Filipino educators. In a statement,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, March 31, announced that the Philippines has officially joined the Governance Committee of the School Meals Accelerator (SMA), marking a major step in strengthening the country’s school feeding programs and addressing learner nutrition. DepEd said...
As School Year (SY) 2025–2026 officially closed on Tuesday, March 31, the Department of Education (DepEd) paid tribute to Filipino teachers nationwide—highlighting student achievements and reaffirming its commitment to improving educational quality and inclusivity. In a statement, DepEd...
As nearly 48,000 public schools across the country stage their end-of-school-year (EOSY) ceremonies, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday, March 30, issued a clear challenge to the Class of 2026: sustain the resilience that carried them through basic education and bring...
As the Department of Education (DepEd) prepares to implement a three-term academic calendar for School Year (SY) 2026–2027, Catholic schools are raising concerns over potential challenges. This has prompted the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) and the CBCP Episcopal...
