Senior finishes senior high: Tatay Segundo, 70, inspires netizens

Rose Mae Tapil 04/01/2026

“Life is not a race.” Some may disagree with the adage. But 70-year-old Segundo Vismanos showed that he embodies it. …

DepEd denies removing Grades 11, 12 for school year 2026-2027

Airam Limatog 11/18/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Education (DepEd) has confirmed that claims about the cancellation of the K-12 program next school year are false. In a statement, DepEd debunked the posts that have been recently circulating…

Quimbo questions plan to reclassify key senior high school subjects

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 05/28/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Marikina 2nd District Rep. Stella Quimbo has raised concerns over plans to classify key senior high school subjects, such as trigonometry, as elective courses, warning that this could prompt universities and colleges to revert to…

DepEd: No Grade 13 for senior high school

Luisa Cabato 05/18/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A Facebook post “announcing” that there will be an additional Grade 13 in senior high school for school year 2025–2026 is false, according to the Department of Education (DepEd). The clarification was made by…

FDCP, DepEd to introduce film curriculum to SHS students

Jessica Ann Evangelista 04/19/2025

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have initiated discussions for collaborative efforts in launching a film curriculum tailored for senior high school students (SHS). FDCP Chairman Jose Javier Reyes and Education…

DepEd reopens applications for SHS voucher program

Kathleen de Villa 05/20/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Graduating junior high-school students from private schools not covered by the Department of Education’s (DepEd) financial grant may now apply for subsidy vouchers for their senior high school (SHS) enrollment next school year. Based…

DepEd to extend SHS voucher program for current Grade 11 students

Zacarian Sarao 01/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday said it will be extending its voucher program to currently enrolled Grade 11 students in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) to…

National PTA seeks extension of senior high in SUCs

Dexter Cabalaza, Jane Baustista 01/07/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Several groups of education stakeholders are urging the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to continue offering senior high school programs in state universities and colleges (SUCs) as well…

Lawmakers condemn CHEd’s abrupt halt to senior high school program

Jane Baustista, Jeanette Andrade 01/05/2024

Lawmakers on Thursday strongly criticized the sudden decision made by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to stop the senior high school program (SHS) in government-run universities and colleges. Gabriela party list Rep. Arlene Brosas expressed her…

DepEd-7 not affected by halt of SHS programs

Futch Anthony Inso 01/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines- The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) is not affected by the decision of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to stop senior high school programs in state universities and colleges (SUCs) and…

CHED: No more Senior High School program in SUCs, LUCs

Charie Abarca 01/02/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has affirmed its decision to stop senior high school programs in state universities and colleges (SUCs) and local universities and colleges (LUCs) nationwide. In a document obtained by…

DepEd-7: Senior high is not only for jobs, but also to know what careers to pursue

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The regional director of the Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) clarified on Tuesday, October 3, that Grades 11 and 12 in the senior high school were not only for preparing for…

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