According to FLEMMS 2024, over 18 million Filipino high school graduates struggle with functional illiteracy. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE) The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, May 1, vowed to intensify literacy reforms following alarming survey results showing that...
In a landmark move to enhance the quality of education in the Philippines, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) signed an agreement on Thursday, April 10, to align licensure examinations for teachers with their specific fields of...
The government says its decision to establish Child Development Centers (CDCs) in low-income areas proof of the Marcos administration's resolute commitment to address the learning crisis and ensure that no Filipino learner is left behind.The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) on...
To provide graduates with opportunities for higher education or employment, the Department of Education (DepEd) plans to reduce the current Senior High School (SHS) tracks from four to two.(DepEd file photo)The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), in a statement, announced...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has been commended for issuing new guidelines to promote mental well-being in schools, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a supportive and healthy learning environment for students and teachers.(Photo from Pixabay)The Second Congressional Commission on...
As the midterm elections approach, an advocacy group on Saturday, Feb. 15, urged candidates to prioritize education reform, emphasizing its significance for students, teachers, and the future workforce.(DepEd file photo)In a statement, the industry-led advocacy group Philippine Business for...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has earned praise for its prompt response to key recommendations from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), with stakeholders acknowledging its efforts to address long-standing issues in the country’s education system.JOJO RINOZA /...
To fill vacancies, enhance administrative efficiency, and provide better support for teachers and students in public schools nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to deploy 15,000 school principals in 2025 as part of its efforts to strengthen school leadership and improve education...
The Philippine education system has long been the subject of scrutiny and reform, with initiatives spanning decades aimed at enhancing its quality and accessibility. From the Presidential Commission to Survey Philippine Education in the pre-martial law era to the establishment of the Second...
To effectively address bullying and promote a safer learning environment for students nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Feb. 6, announced that the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Bullying Act are currently under review.DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara /...
​House and Senate lawmakers have jointly approved in bicam the proposed Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) System Act that is meant to overhaul the existing system and make it more comprehensive, sustainable, and accessible for the benefit of Filipino children.The solons from both...
The Philippine education system urgently needs reform, according to the second-year report from The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II).(MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO)As the country grapples with a deepening learning crisis, the report emphasized the critical need to address the...
