The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, February 16, highlighted “sweeping policy reforms” that increase teacher allowances, expand career progression, and significantly reduce administrative workload—especially for educators in public schools. In a statement, DepEd said these...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is facing criticism after unveiling its proposed trimester system, with a group warning that both educators and students could be treated like “lab rats” amid what critics call hit-or-miss education reforms. In a statement issued on February 14, the Alliance...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto directed 140 newly appointed Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors to keep politics out of their charging decisions, stressing that justice must be free from spin and influence. “You are not here to bring politics into the charging decision. You are not here to...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto directed concerned agencies to intensify coordinated efforts to strengthen the country’s counter-terrorism response. Recto said this as he convened the 37th meeting of the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) on Feb. 12. In his remarks, Recto, who chairs the ATC, called...
Amid rising demands in the education sector, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, February 13, announced that it is granting up to five days of annual wellness leave to all teaching and non-teaching personnel to promote employee well-being. In a statement, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara...
To improve curriculum implementation, reduce teacher workload, and protect instructional time, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, February 13, officially announced its proposal to shift to a trimester system under a holistic school calendar reform for the next school year. In a...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, February 12, welcomed support from education stakeholders, including governors and teachers, for its strengthened DepEd–LGU partnership aimed at accelerating classroom construction nationwide following the allocation of P9.6 billion under the 2026...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto met with Metro Manila’s 17 mayors to discuss the implementation of the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) and align national and local development priorities. In a Facebook post, the Office of the Executive Secretary said the meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, focused...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, February 11, welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s move to prioritize key education and child protection measures, including the proposed Classroom-Building Acceleration Program (CAP) Act, amendments to laws against online sexual abuse of...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUs) on Wednesday, February 11, formalized a historic partnership aimed at accelerating classroom construction and addressing the country’s persistent shortage of learning spaces. In a statement, DepEd said President Ferdinand R....
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto paid tribute to former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., describing him as a leader driven by reform and nation-building following his passing at age 89. In a statement on Tuesday, Feb. 11, Recto honored the longtime statesman’s role in public life and political...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recommended dredging and renegotiation of rights-of-way for infrastructure projects near Iligan City’s waterways. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon and Iligan City officials inspected bridges and flood-control infrastructure...
