DepEd pushes low-cost graduation rites amid fuel hike

Jan Escosio 03/24/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed all public schools nationwide to hold simple and cost-effective end-of-school-year ceremonies in response to rising fuel prices. DepEd, under Memorandum No. 015 series of 2026, emphasized that…

Marcos OKs trimestral school calendar to boost learning

03/22/2026

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. approved key education reforms, including the adoption of a three-term school calendar for public education institutions beginning Academic Year 2026–2027, aimed at ensuring uninterrupted learning and improving educational outcomes.…

DepEd imposes energy-saving measures, WFH Fridays

Stephanie Sevillano - Philippine News Agency 03/09/2026

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday ordered stringent energy-saving measures alongside work-from-home (WFH) on Fridays amid the oil price surge due to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. DepEd Memorandum No. 18, series…

AI in classrooms? DepEd issues ‘responsible use’ guidelines

Stephanie Sevillano 02/25/2026

MANILA –The Department of Education (DepEd) will allow the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in classrooms but asked teachers to use it responsibly, such as grading learners themselves, instead of using AI tools. An AI skills training…

Accelerated teachers’ promotion to push quality education in PH

Stephanie Sevillano - Philippine News Agency 02/19/2026

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday emphasized the need to sustain the accelerated career progression among public school teachers to promote quality education in the Philippines. The agency made the statement as President Ferdinand R.…

DepEd proposes trimester system to school calendar

Jan Escosio 02/14/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is advancing reforms to the school calendar, including the proposed transition to a trimester system, as part of a holistic approach that ensures strategic curriculum implementation through the appropriate…

DepEd urges regional collaboration for AI-ready ASEAN

Stephanie Sevillano - Philippine News Agency 02/10/2026

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) is pushing forward a regional effort with its Southeast Asian counterparts to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI)–driven digital infrastructure in basic education, positioning technology as a practical tool…

DepEd rolls out leasing program to address classroom shortage

02/09/2026

PILA, Laguna — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday rolled out its Classroom Leasing Initiative, a stopgap measure aimed at easing congestion in overcrowded public schools. The program, developed with local governments and private sector partners,…

Schools urged to maximize digital tools amid learner-centric reforms

02/02/2026

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday urged public schools to maximize the use of digital tools as the agency advances learner-centric reforms. Education Secretary Sonny Angara made the call as the DepEd joined the…

DepEd taps parents, guardians for school mental health programs

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQINQUIRER.net 01/12/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday announced that it will involve parents and guardians in strengthening mental health and anti-bullying initiatives in schools under its “Kaagapay Program.” Under the DepEd Memorandum No. 002,…

Stricter measures in place vs. ‘ghost students’ – Angara

01/06/2026

MANILA – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday assured that stricter measures are in place to prevent irregularities in the Senior High School (SHS) voucher program, particularly issues involving alleged “ghost students.” During the…

Teachers to DBM, DepEd: Release full incentives before new year

Mary Joy Salcedo - @inquirerdotnet 12/27/2025

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to ensure the full release of the P20,000 service recognition incentive (SRI) for teachers…

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