The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) formalized a landmark initiative on Monday, March 9, to modernize teacher education in the Philippines through the establishment of Teacher Education Excellence Centers (TEECs) nationwide. DepEd Secretary and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, March 9, began implementing strict energy conservation measures and a flexible work arrangement for its personnel as part of government efforts to reduce electricity and fuel consumption. In a statement, DepEd said the move follows the directive of...
The Department of Education–National Capital Region (DepEd NCR) on Saturday, March 7, conducted the first Unified Science High School Admissions Test (USHAT) 2026, a standardized entrance examination designed to streamline and modernize the admission process for science high schools across Metro...
A total of 2,649 educators from the Davao Region formally took their oath after receiving career promotions under the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) program of the Department of Education (DepEd), reinforcing the government’s efforts to strengthen the country’s basic education workforce. The...
As the school year (SY) 2025–2026 draws to a close, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued clear reminders to schools nationwide on how to conduct End-of-School-Year (EOSY) rites. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, in a department memorandum issued on March 4 , reiterated reminders on the...
As part of broader efforts to support learners and strengthen teacher development across the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) said on Thursday, March 5, that it is advancing reforms in its DepEd voucher program while introducing improvements to its DepEd classroom observation system. In...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Wednesday, March 4, that it strengthened global education pathways for Filipino learners by renewing its partnership with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Education to continue teaching the Korean language in select public high schools...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is being urged to strictly protect the minimum 180 instructional days as it pushes for a shift from the current quarterly academic calendar to a three-term system for basic education. In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 4, the Second Congressional...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is being urged by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) to strengthen its support for the country’s science high schools following concerns over systemic gaps in curriculum oversight, funding, and school leadership that could affect the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has secured approval for more than 5,000 teacher promotion backlogs, advancing the implementation of its Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System and reinforcing the administration’s commitment to strengthening public school teachers’ welfare and professional...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, March 2, reiterated its support for Filipino teachers in the Middle East, encouraging those affected by the evolving security situation to return home through the government’s reintegration program. In a statement, DepEd reaffirmed its support for...
The Department of Education (DepEd) will fully implement its strengthened Senior High School (SHS) curriculum in School Year (SY) 2026–2027, marking a major shift in the country’s basic education program. Beginning in June 2026, DepEd’s Strengthened SHS Curriculum will replace the previous...
