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...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has mobilized its mental health crisis response mechanisms following the death of a learner in Taguig City, expressing its deepest condolences to the student’s family and friends after the tragic incident linked to a personal and sensitive situation. In a...
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...
