The Department of Education (DepEd) has recently disclosed some of the anticipated changes on its policy and guidelines on awards and recognition. This includes a learner needing to have at least 95% general average to qualify as candidate for honors. The new directive is detailed in the “Learning Systems Reform …
Read More »DepEd calls private schools offering senior high to secure full government recognition
The Department of Education (DepEd) has directed all private educational institutions offering senior high school to move from their provisional permits to formal Government Recognition by school year 2027-2028. Education Secretary Sonny Angara has said that the order seeks to address regulation gaps of private SHS programs and advance a …
Read More »DepEd Region VI enhances educators’ competencies on three-term school calendar
The Department of Education (DepEd) in Western Visayas has convened teachers and other staff to level-up their knowledge and competencies in the upcoming three-term school calendar, May 8 at the City of Passi Arena, Passi City, Iloilo City. Assistant Secretary for Learning Systems Strand Dr. Jerome T. Buenviaje has said …
Read More »Angara underscores teachers, tutors’ role in achieving grade-level proficiency
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has commended the important role educators and tutors play in helping learners achieve grade-level proficiency, this as the government agency starts rolling out the 2026 Summer Remediation Program (SRP). “Sa bawat batang umaangat, may mga guro at tutor na nagtitiyaga at naglalaan ng oras. Kinikilala natin …
Read More »DepEd shifts to 3-term calendar beginning June 8
The Department of Education (DepEd) is shifting from the four-quarter system to 3-term school calendar for basic education, that is according to DepEd Order No. 9 series of 2026. The move seeks to address problems such as recurring class disruptions that compress instructional time and contribute to learning gaps, increase …
Read More »Increase in non-teaching personnel seen for more efficient DepEd workforce
A top official from the Department of Education (DepEd) has disclosed that the government agency is planning to significantly increase the number of non-teaching workforce deployed in schools, to ensure a more balanced and efficient workforce. Undersecretary Wilfredo Cabral has said this at the National Employees Union (NEU) Luzon Cluster …
Read More »Angara says DepEd is studying solarization of public schools
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has said that the agency is studying the possibility of putting solar panels in public schools, as the country is under national emergency caused by the crisis in Middle East. Angara has said this in response to questions from reporters on Thursday, April 16, on the …
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