Education is no longer confined to classrooms, as a new national policy aims to recognize the skills millions of Filipinos have acquired through work, family responsibilities, and community experiences—and convert them into formal learning opportunities. The Department of Education (DepEd) said...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has intensified efforts to address the country’s 165,000-classroom shortage, calling on local government units (LGUs) to take a larger role in accelerating school construction and easing campus congestion. In a statement issued Tuesday, March 10, the department...
President Marcos has met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at the UN Headquarters in New York to discuss various issues, including the Philippines ' bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire...
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...
CAVITE – The fire that broke out in the vacant lot where the alleged hazing of 19-year-old maritime student Mark Kenneth Alcedo took place will not affect the police investigation, Cavite Police Provincial Office (Cavite PPO) said. In a press conference on Friday, March 6, Col. Ariel R. Red, ...
Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin has warned against profiteering and hoarding of oil-based products due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Garin particularly mentioned owners of gas stations allegedly raising prices on a daily basis. “That 's immoral. You 're taking advantage of the...
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...
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 government of the People’s Republic of China formally handed over a US$1 million cash donation to the Philippines on Monday, March 2 as humanitarian assistance for families affected by destructive typhoons that struck the country last year. The ceremonial signing of the handover certificate...
Malacañang stressed that President Marcos remains guided by the rule of law and international law amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, even as his immediate priority is the safety of Filipinos in the region. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said...
