To improve curriculum implementation, reduce teacher workload, and protect instructional time, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, February 13, officially announced its proposal to shift to a trimester system under a holistic school calendar reform for the next school year. In a...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUs) on Wednesday, February 11, formalized a historic partnership aimed at accelerating classroom construction and addressing the country’s persistent shortage of learning spaces. In a statement, DepEd said President Ferdinand R....
The country’s classroom shortage is expected to worsen as around 51,000 public school buildings are projected to age out by 2028, with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) warning that the Department of Education (DepEd) could face a major “replacement challenge” unless...
The Department of Education (DepEd) faces renewed calls from the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines to champion a P50,000 entry-level salary for public school teachers, following its recent engagement with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on educators’ financial concerns. In a...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, February 6, fast-tracked the promotion of 2,915 public school teachers and school leaders in the National Capital Region (NCR), marking a major step in addressing long-standing career advancement backlogs in the basic education sector. The newly...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, February 5, announced it is accelerating efforts to complete unfinished classroom projects nationwide while preparing to broaden delivery approaches in 2026 to address persistent gaps in public school infrastructure. In a statement, DepEd Secretary...
While welcoming the Department of Education’s (DepEd) efforts to explore more flexible loan arrangements for public school teachers, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines on Thursday, February 5, warned that extending loan terms will only worsen educators’ growing debt burden if...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, February 5, expressed strong support for President Marcos’ digital reform agenda aimed at strengthening education-to-employment pathways. DepEd conveyed its support during the launch of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, February 5, highlighted a new decentralized strategy to address the country’s growing classroom shortage by empowering local government units (LGUs) to directly oversee school construction projects. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, in an interview...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, February 3, announced it is deepening partnerships with the Church and civil society organizations to ensure underserved learners—those affected by poverty, mobility challenges, and low retention—gain access to quality education. Speaking at the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, February 2, underscored the importance of learner participation in shaping education reforms as it moves toward a more future-ready and learner-centered system, with a focus on strengthening foundations in early education. During the International Day...
CARMONA CITY, Cavite – The local government unit (LGU) rolled out a literacy program for out-of-school children and youth called the Learning Assistance Program and Inclusive Support (Project LAPIS). The program is designed to augment the Department of Education’s Academic Recovery and...