President Marcos has approved the adoption of a three-term school calendar for public schools beginning School Year 2026–2027, as part of efforts to improve learning continuity and outcomes. The directive followed the recommendation of the Economic and Development Council during its eighth...
Aiming to improve learner health and expand access to basic healthcare services, particularly in underserved and remote communities, the Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), has expanded the government’s Yaman ng Kalusugan...
Student leaders and education workers on Monday, March 16, urged the government to ensure that measures addressing the country’s rising fuel prices do not undermine access to quality education, as transport costs continue to burden students, teachers, and school personnel. In a statement released...
As industries in the Philippines continue to expand in infrastructure, technology, and innovation, engineering students must be equipped with more than classroom knowledge. They need access to real industry opportunities, professional networks, and practical career guidance. To bridge this gap, the...
Want to connect with future communicators and learn from both young leaders and esteemed practitioners in the field? The Communication Students’ Summit, organized by the UP Alliance of Development Communication Students Inc. (UP ADS), is finally here. Happening on March 7, 2026 at the D.L. Umali...
Emphasizing that students will remember how their educators helped them believe in themselves, President Marcos encouraged teachers to teach learners empathy and character. "Teach not only knowledge, but empathy. Not only skills, but character. Because long after the lessons are over, what your...
The proposed shift to a trimester system remains under review and no final decision has been made, the Department of Education (DepEd) clarified on Tuesday, Feb. 17. In an official statement, DepEd acknowledged the concerns raised by legislators, teachers, and other stakeholders regarding the...
While many Philippine universities have adopted affirmative action policies, implementation remains uneven, leaving significant gaps in student support programs, according to a new survey by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2). In a statement issued Tuesday, January 13, EDCOM...
A total of 21,651 preschoolers in Manila will receive free milk courtesy of the city government under the “Yormilk: Kaagapay ng Batang Maynila sa Paglaki” program of Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso aimed at curbing malnutrition and foster the growth of children enrolled in public...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, January 8, extended its deepest condolences to the family, colleagues, and learners of Teacher Agnes Buenaflor of Pedro E. Diaz High School in Muntinlupa City following her untimely passing. In an official statement released by DepEd Chief Media...
That fire burned bright at the 58th Shell National Students Art Competition (NSAC), where more than 2,200 entries poured in from campuses across the Philippines. Held at the Ayala Museum in Makati, the awarding ceremony honored 15 student-artists whose works stood out for turning “Alab” into...
Thousands of students now have reliable high-speed internet for the first time through Bitget’s Blockchain4Youth Program, which connects six schools in Surigao del Norte, Siquijor, and Negros Oriental, transforming their online learning opportunities. Bitget, the world’s largest Universal...
