President Marcos has signed a law that institutionalizes the career progression system for public school teachers and school leaders. Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12288, also known as Career Progression System for Public School Teachers and School Leaders Act, on Sept. 12. Under the law,...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, September 10, reminded all public school teachers that overtime work must be pre-approved and rendered only when absolutely necessary. In a statement, DepEd said the directive aims to ensure proper monitoring of teachers’ workloads, prevent...
In a move aimed at strengthening healthcare support and improving teacher welfare, the Department of Education (DepEd) has approved the release of a P7,000 annual medical allowance for public school teachers, giving them the option to either avail themselves of Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)...
Two major teachers’ groups on Wednesday, August 13, criticized Senator Raffy Tulfo for his recent remarks against Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), urging him instead to direct his “gigil” toward addressing the government’s chronic underfunding of public schools. The Alliance of Concerned...
A teachers’ group on Tuesday, July 29, urged President Marcos to personally visit public schools and speak directly with teachers, students, and parents to witness the true state of Philippine education—far from the optimistic vision presented in his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA)....
Public school teachers will start getting paid for teaching overload and for their overtime work starting this school year, President Marcos announced during his State of the Nation Address (SONA). “At ngayong school year na ito, makakatanggap na kayo ng kabayaran para sa inyong teaching...
Amid ongoing efforts to digitalize education and the investigation into the Department of Education’s (DepEd) controversial laptop procurement deal, a teachers’ group has renewed its call for the government to provide all public school teachers with free, high-quality laptops—emphasizing that...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) are accelerating efforts to achieve full internet connectivity in all public schools nationwide by the end of 2025, aiming to bridge the digital divide and enhance the quality of education...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, June 25, announced the approval of 20,000 new teaching positions for 2025—marking a major milestone in strengthening the Philippine public education system. DepEd, in a statement, confirmed that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has...
The opening of School Year (SY) 2025–2026 on Monday, June 16, unfolded mostly without major hitches across the country, according to Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara, who credited improved coordination and prompt responses to local issues. However, teachers’ groups—while...
A teachers’ group has sounded the alarm over what it calls a deepening education crisis, marked by chronic shortages in classrooms, teachers, and learning resources, as School Year (SY) 2025–2026 officially opens on Monday, June 16. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) blamed what it...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, June 5, officially announced the nationwide enrollment period for public schools, which is scheduled from June 9 to June 13. This period is crucial for parents and guardians who need to register their children for the upcoming school year. Following...
