Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Friday, January 9, expressed optimism that he would not be included in any rumored Cabinet reshuffle, stressing that Malacañang has not confirmed such changes. In an interview at San Francisco High School in Quezon City, Angara said he...
Teachers’ groups on Thursday, January 8, expressed deep condolences over the untimely passing of a teacher in Muntinlupa City and called for urgent reforms to protect the welfare of educators nationwide. In separate statements, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers – Philippines (ACT) and the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, January 5, said it is set to roll out major reforms in 2026 after President Marcos signed the P6.793-trillion national budget, granting the agency a historic P1.015-trillion allocation—the largest education budget in recent years and the first to...
As 2025 draws to a close, the Department of Education (DepEd) reflects on a year defined not by sweeping rhetoric, but by steady reforms, quiet heroism, and a renewed national commitment to strengthening basic education—anchored on teachers, learners, and long-overdue system improvements. Marking...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara reaffirmed his commitment to sustained reforms in the basic education sector as a growing network of organizations from the public, private, and advocacy communities expressed strong support for DepEd and its ongoing initiatives. In a statement...
Educators, policymakers, and education advocates from across the country convened at the 2025 Philippine Education Conference (PhilEd 2025) on Wednesday, December 3, to discuss pressing education issues, gain insights from national and international experts, and strengthen collaboration between the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is poised to accelerate major education reforms in 2026 after the Senate approved a significantly higher budget for the agency, signaling strong support for DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and the Marcos administration’s push to improve learning outcomes...
A group of teachers on Monday, November 17, expressed full support for the bill extending the mandate of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), saying the commission’s research and policy work remain crucial as the country grapples with a persistent learning crisis. The...
The Department of Education (DepEd) underscored the need for long-term, structural reforms in basic education as regional officials from across the country gathered in Palawan for the nationwide Management Committee (MANCOM) Meeting. In a statement issued Monday, November 17, DepEd said the...
Educators, policymakers, and advocates from across the country are set to gather for the 2025 PhilEd Conference on December 3–4 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Organized by the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC), this year’s conference aims to shift the national...
Amid “conflicting interpretations” that have caused funding delays for critical education and nutrition programs, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) on Thursday, October 30, underscored the urgent need to clarify how 23 national education laws are being implemented in...
More than 2,000 student leaders and youth advocates from across the Philippines gathered in Dumaguete City on Monday, October 27, for the opening of the Learners’ Convergence Philippines (LearnCon PH) 2025 — the Department of Education’s (DepEd) flagship program to strengthen youth...
