The Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUs) are ramping up coordinated, community-driven efforts to accelerate education recovery following recent disasters that have affected around 5,000 schools nationwide. In a statement issued Thursday, October 23, DepEd Secretary...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, September 22, said it has placed student health, safety, and inclusive learning at the heart of its proposed 2026 budget. Highlighting both recent achievements and future goals under the administration of President Marcos, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has achieved a major milestone in delivering essential learning materials to Filipino students, earning commendation from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) on Tuesday, September 16. In 2024 alone, EDCOM 2 noted that DepEd successfully...
Recognizing the urgent need to address the country’s learning crisis and strengthen the foundational skills of Filipino learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) officially launched the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program on Saturday, September 13. The initiative,...
A group of teachers has urged lawmakers to prioritize education over infrastructure projects, particularly flood control programs, as Congress deliberates on the 2026 national budget. The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), during the September 8 hearing of the House Committee on Basic Education,...
A group on Saturday, August 9, urged the government to prioritize urgent psychosocial support in schools following a recent classroom shooting in Nueva Ecija, which left two students critically injured and deeply shaken the local community. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines, in a...
In a bid to advance education equity and uplift the welfare of private school teachers, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, August 1, announced a substantial increase in the annual Teachers’ Salary Subsidy (TSS) under the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private...
The provincial government of Nueva Ecija vowed to continue its price support program to help farmers sell their produce at a higher price. Gov. Aurelio “Oyie” Matias Umali said during the Provincial Food Council (PFC) meeting in Palayan City on Tuesday that the program is a big help to palay...
Private schools across the Philippines have rallied behind Sonny Angara, expressing strong support for his continued tenure as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). The backing comes after President Marcos requested courtesy resignations from all Cabinet members. READ: ...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Tuesday, April 22, that it is intensifying preparations to support thousands of teachers and education personnel who will serve as election workers in the upcoming May 2025 National and Local Elections. DepEd assures support for teachers in May 2025...
President Marcos has told local leaders in Cebu not to be distracted by issues that would only deter their work in public service as he received from them a manifesto of support for his administration half way through his term. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with Cebu City governor...
Investors in the offshore wind industry are advancing a proposal to the Department of Energy (DOE) that delays in the availability of critical infrastructure – primarily grid connections as well as port support facilities – shall be declared as ‘force majeure’ events in the terms of...
