A pro-education congressman is prodding the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Department of Education (DepEd) and other concerned agencies to work together for the expeditious release of all pending subsidies and voucher assistance. This, as Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre warned over...
The country’s largest network of Catholic schools and the Catholic bishops’ education arm joined mounting concerns over the proposed reframed General Education curriculum, particularly on its implications for ethics, humanities, and academic freedom. In a joint statement titled “Protect the...
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) on Tuesday, March 24, defended its planned shift to a three-term school calendar beginning School Year 2026–2027, describing the reform as a “strategic move” to maximize instructional time, minimize recurring classroom disruptions, and strengthen learning...
As part of the government’s push to strengthen disaster-resilient education, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, March 17, announced the rollout of new Learning Continuity Spaces (LCS) in Davao del Norte to ensure classes continue despite natural calamities. In a statement, the agency...
As the Philippines continues to grapple with a nationwide shortage of classrooms, the Department of Education (DepEd) said it is studying a “4+1” blended learning model that could reshape how students attend school each week. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said the proposed setup—four days of...
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 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) on Thursday, February 26, welcomed the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Innovation (NAICRI) — a major initiative by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) aimed at strengthening the Philippines’ artificial...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, February 26, highlighted its pioneering Filipino-led artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives in public education at the AI Impact Summit. Held at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in New Delhi, India, from February 16 to 21, DepEd said that...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly entering Philippine classrooms—helping students draft essays, check grammar, and brainstorm ideas—but as the technology spreads faster than policies can keep up, the Department of Education (DepEd) is drawing the line: AI may assist learning, but it must...
William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies” serves as the inspiration for Far Eastern University Theater Guild 's (FTG) upcoming show “Bangaw.” Opening on March 5, 2026, the theater play explores the meaning of survival through a Filipino lens. The production features the works of writer...
