7 regions first to test revised K-10 program

Jane Bautista 09/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct a pilot test of the revised K-10 curriculum, also known as the Matatag curriculum, in seven regions to identify the challenges and gaps before the scheduled implementation of the…

DepEd launches new K-10 curriculum, to start in SY 2024-2025

Charie Abarca 08/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, August 10, 2023, launched the revised K-to-10 curriculum, otherwise known as the Matatag curriculum, adding that its phased implementation will begin in the School Year (SY) 2024-2025.…

Curriculum fatigue

Anna Cristina Tuazon - @inquirerdotnet 05/04/2023

The craft of curricula-making has become increasingly complex—and esoteric. The Department of Education recently released their draft new curricula for K-to-12 for the general public to review. It is a product of an ambitious overhaul with numerous…

Learning poverty and moral bankruptcy

Jose Ma. Montelibano - @inquirerdotnet 08/26/2022

The funny part is many do not understand that poverty is not only material or economic but can cover learning as well. So, the term “learning poverty” has long been coined by a group of concerned international…

DepEd urged to prepare for reintroduction of GMRC in curriculum

Neil Arwin Mercado 06/29/2020

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to start preparations for the prepare for the reintroduction of subjects on good manners and right conduct (GMRC) in schools. Cagayan de Oro City 2nd…

ACT: K-12 review long overdue

Mariejo Ramos - Philippine Daily Inquirer 02/29/2020

MANILA, Philippines — A group of militant teachers has called for a “long overdue” review of the K-12 basic education program, which it said is responsible for retarding instead of advancing the process of “molding patriotic youths.” The…

DepEd mulls including drug education in public school curriculum

Inquirer.net 02/07/2019

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Education (DepEd) is considering the inclusion of drug education in the public school curriculum amid the government’s relentless crackdown on illegal drugs, Malacañang said Thursday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the plan was…

Gender in the curriculum

Sofia Aliño Logarta 03/07/2018

Gender is integrated into the K to 12 curriculum. Several modules deal with the topic in Contemporary Issues, Araling Panlipunan for Grade 10. Earlier educational researchers stressed that it is important for gender to be integrated to…

Gender in the curriculum

Sofia Aliño Logarta 06/07/2017

Many reasons encourage us to integrate gender within the curriculum. As I have previously mentioned, it would help us understand certain social issues like violence against women. If we trap people in their gender roles, we would…

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