MANILA, Philippines — The presentation of former Department of Education (DepEd) special disbursing officer Edward Fajarda before the Senate Impeachment Court hearing the case of Vice President Sara…

The Department of Education (DepEd) issued a statement clarifying that circulating online posts about plans to merge Araling Panlipunan and MAPEH subjects are based on an outdated report. DepEd confirmed there are no current plans for such a merger.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the MIMAROPA region has enhanced security protocols and child protection measures across all schools, in response to recent violent incidents involving students elsewhere.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has activated emergency measures and reminded schools to adjust learning activities based on actual risks due to ongoing rains. The inclement weather has also disrupted sessions in the Senate and House, as well as an impeachment trial.

The Department of Education (DepEd) reported that Tropical Storm Maymay and the southwest monsoon have damaged 2,424 classrooms, exacerbating the existing classroom shortage problem.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines is developing a master plan to ensure that teachers and learners are prepared for the integration of artificial intelligence in schools.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines is increasing monitoring and collaboration with private educational institutions to align their innovations with national learning and safety standards.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced plans to collaborate with the Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUs) to enhance security in public schools located in remote areas. This initiative aims to ensure both access to education and safety for students.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has significantly improved its compliance with Commission on Audit (COA) recommendations, resolving 83% of outstanding audit findings, a notable increase from the previous year, under Education Secretary Sonny Angara's reform initiative.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has begun piloting active shooter and active threat drills in Manila schools. These drills aim to prepare students and staff for potential incidents, though psychologists caution about safe implementation.

The Department of Education (DepEd) reported that less than half of public schools in the Philippines are equipped with CCTV cameras and security guards. This highlights significant security deficiencies across the nation's educational institutions.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has approved a 36-day hiring timeline for at least 10,000 school counselor associates, a move aimed at addressing incidents of school violence.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has released updated guidelines to address security violations in schools, classifying bomb threats and carrying deadly weapons as critical offenses.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines reiterated its policies on the safe and responsible use of the internet and related devices, reminding schools to impose a gadget use ban during class hours.

The Department of Education (DepEd) is providing sustained support to the victims of a school shooting in Tacloban, while also planning to deploy metal detectors and tighten campus security. Meanwhile, the family of the younger shooter has reportedly left the city.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines plans to hire additional guidance counselors to curb school violence, following a series of crimes committed by minor students.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has initiated the phased removal of its grade transmutation policy. Raw scores will now serve as final grades, aiming for a more direct assessment system.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has introduced a new, simplified lesson planning framework aimed at reducing paperwork for public school teachers, allowing them more time to focus on students.

Both the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have issued warnings about fraudulent online registration links for student aid programs, clarifying that no online applications are available for such services.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has instructed the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure all schools are prepared for the new school year's opening on June 8, aiming to prevent disruptions.

A lawmaker in the Philippines has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to prioritize addressing reading comprehension problems among students, including those in Grade 11, instead of implementing new policies.

A partnership between the Department of Education (DepEd) and Land Bank aims to provide loan assistance and relief to approximately 1,000 educators. This initiative seeks to advance teacher welfare by easing their financial burdens.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched its new TeleSafe Helpline, providing students with direct access to mental health counselors via the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) hotline. This initiative aims to offer crucial support for student well-being.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines officially launched its 2026 Summer Remediation Programs (SRP) nationwide. Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the crucial role of teachers and tutors in helping struggling students.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara intensified technical support for field offices of the Department of Education (DepEd) to fast-track the nationwide expansion of Learning Continuity Spaces (LCS) in the Philippines. The initiative aims to ensure learners in disaster-prone communities have continuous access to education.

The National Festival of Talents (NFOT) 2026 officially commenced in Roxas City, Capiz, bringing together delegates and officials from the Department of Education (DepEd) across the country.

The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) has permitted school-based personnel to observe work-from-home arrangements every Friday during the ongoing end-of-school-year break. This policy aims to provide flexibility for staff.

The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Iloilo has expressed support for the adoption of a new academic calendar, stating that it will benefit teachers.

MANILA, Philippines — The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to halt the implementation of its trimestral school year proposal and hold genuine and…

The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced the rollout of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) in three public schools across Metro Manila, aiming to connect senior high school graduates with job opportunities.

MALASIQUI, Pangasinan — The Department of Education (DepEd) in Ilocos Region has reiterated its call for simple graduation and moving up ceremonies. “Even though we are not yet experiencing the crisis we are about to face, the officials in the Central Office have a mandate to the school officials to conduct the graduation of the students

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has approved 5,335 teacher reclassification applications, advancing their career progression under new guidelines.

Rep. Brian Poe, along with the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Department of Education (DepEd), is pushing for the expansion of the Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) model. This pilot initiative connects school meals with local farmer cooperatives.

The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) has postponed a nationwide active shooter drill scheduled for August 25. Medical groups had advocated for the delay, citing concerns that such simulations lack evidence of preventing attacks and could cause lasting psychological harm.

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) in the Philippines criticized the Department of Education (DepEd) for its recent reminders to teachers regarding social media and electronic device use, arguing that the agency has failed to address more pressing issues.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has launched the 2026 Adopt-A-School Program (ASP) Caravan in Mindanao to garner private sector support for school safety and security initiatives. This expansion aims to address the safety needs of schools in the region.

Senator Loren Legarda lauded the enactment of Republic Act No. 12322, a new law that provides the Department of Education (DepEd) with the flexibility to adopt an evidence-based curricular approach for Filipino students.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara has welcomed Republic Act 12322, a new law that updates the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, allowing the Department of Education (DepEd) greater flexibility in instructional approaches.

Commission on Audit (COA) auditor Roderick Wamil testified that officials from Vice President Sara Duterte’s Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd) requested an audit query regarding secret funds. This testimony occurred during Duterte’s impeachment trial.

The central issue in the controversy surrounding confidential funds for the Philippine Vice President's Office (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd) is identifying the person who authorized the unusually large cash withdrawals and ultimately decided how the money was spent.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines is finalizing rules and guidelines for the 'Last Mile and Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (Gida) Schools Act' to ensure equal access to education.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has finalized partnerships with various provinces to alleviate the classroom shortage across the Philippines. Additionally, efforts are underway to expedite DepEd hiring processes to enhance school operations.

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to fully implement the revised rules of the Anti-Bullying Act, citing continued vulnerability of students.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has mandated active shooter drills for public schools nationwide, a first for the Philippines. However, the launch of these drills in Manila was postponed due to heavy rains, delaying the National Safe Schools Summit and Safety Drill.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) are intensifying efforts to monitor violence in schools. The PNP also warned of an increase in school threats and urged the public to verify reports.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has called on the public to stop spreading fake news regarding a stabbing incident in Zamboanga and has ordered stricter safety measures in response to the event.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has revealed that only 200 security guards are currently employed to man 48,000 public schools nationwide. This highlights a significant shortage in security personnel for educational institutions.

The Department of Education (DepEd) is implementing extensive school safety campaigns, including tighter security measures like metal detectors, and providing support for trauma healing in schools following incidents like the Tacloban shooting.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched an investigation into videos circulating on social media that allege sexual abuse involving teachers and learners at Parañaque National High School.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines is implementing measures to ensure that funds from the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program are directly disbursed to teachers and educators serving as tutors nationwide.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines is fast-tracking the nationwide rollout of over 10,000 new classrooms, with projects worth P36.227 billion currently in procurement, construction, and funding stages.

The Department of Education (DepEd) announced new reforms for the upcoming School Year 2026-2027. These changes are expected to positively impact 26 million learners and approximately 900,000 teachers.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved 22,268 new non-teaching positions for the Department of Education (DepEd) for fiscal year 2026.

The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to defer the new academic setup, asking for the suspension of the three-term school calendar ahead of the June 8 opening of classes.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched a new procurement dashboard aimed at bolstering transparency in its operations. This new hub allows the public to monitor DepEd projects and procurement activities.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has launched Project LIGTAS+, an advanced risk intelligence platform designed to protect students from the disruptive impacts of natural disasters.

A district supervisor from the Department of Education (DepEd) was fatally shot by unidentified assailants in Alicia town, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines.

The Department of Education (DepEd) is expanding its summer programs to help struggling learners catch up academically. These enhanced programs are scheduled to begin next month, as confirmed by Secretary Angara.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines is utilizing artificial intelligence to identify schools with the greatest reading needs for its P1-billion Library Hub program rollout. This AI-powered approach aims to optimize resource allocation.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has highlighted existing tax incentives aimed at helping schools and families manage increasing expenses, including fuel and transport costs, which are partly linked to Middle East tensions.

The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) are expanding the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) to at least two schools in every region across the Philippines.

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Some 5,260 public school teachers from the Department of Education (DepEd) divisions of Malaybalay City, Valencia City, and Bukidnon took their mass oath before Regional…

MANILA, Philippines — Spearheaded by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Education (DepEd) recently conducted the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) at Kalinga Caravan at Marcelo B. Fernan-Polambato Elementary School in Bogo City to bring essential medical services directly to learners, teachers and the school community. The initiative, a joint project of the Philippine

BOGO CITY — Led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Education (DepEd) turned over new Learning Continuity Spaces (LCS) facilities in public schools in Bogo City and Masbate to…

The Department of Education (DepEd) reiterated its commitment to data-driven and evidence-based reforms during the National Basic Education School Research Congress.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has granted school heads the authority to decide on the resumption of face-to-face classes during adverse weather conditions, in coordination with local mayors.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has launched rapid disaster response operations and outlined recovery plans following severe disruptions caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat), affecting 8 million learners.

MANILA, Philippines—Recipients of Vice President Sara Duterte’s confidential funds were paid on the same dates but at different locations, based on documents that the Department of Education (DepEd)…

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines will create 133 new plantilla positions to enhance specialized support services for learners with disabilities nationwide, in accordance with Republic Act No. 11650.

A new measure has become law, granting the Department of Education (DepEd) greater flexibility in determining the most effective teaching methods and practices for the basic education curriculum, removing the mandatory spiral progression.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has called on Congress to authorize and fund a distinct compensation scheme for public school teachers who serve as tutors under the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (Aral) Program.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has unveiled a new digital platform for its Adopt-A-School Program, aiming to attract more private sector support and address resource gaps in public education.

The Department of Education (DepEd) maintains that the classroom shortage in the Philippines has been reduced to 143,543, despite a congressional commission reporting a higher backlog of over 166,000 classrooms. The figures highlight ongoing challenges in educational infrastructure.

The Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) have jointly launched the 'One Education' initiative. This program aims to accelerate educational reforms and improve the overall education system in the Philippines.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines is enhancing its oversight and fiscal standards for nationwide localized classroom building projects, reinforcing its commitment to transparency.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has signed a partnership with the Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP) to enhance transparency and accountability in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) school infrastructure projects.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines announced a collaboration with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to safeguard students from online terrorist grooming schemes. This initiative follows recent reports of violence in public schools.

The Civil Service Commission has approved qualification standards for 10,000 new school mental health positions, allowing the Department of Education (DepEd) to hire non-licensed counselors to address the nationwide shortage.

A House panel in the Philippines has called out the Department of Education (DepEd) for the delayed hiring of 10,000 school counselors, citing the lack of approved standards as a barrier.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines is undertaking a nationwide initiative to strengthen school safety measures. Senator Sonny Angara has directed this drive to ensure the security of educational institutions.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed schools and field offices across the Philippines to enhance preparedness measures as Super Typhoon Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) remains within the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines is working to build over 2,000 classrooms with the assistance of local government units. This project involves an investment of P9.3 billion.

A Philippine lawmaker has put forward a proposal to transfer all untitled lands currently used by public schools nationwide to the permanent ownership of the Department of Education (DepEd), aiming to prevent future land disputes.

The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that most school supply prices remain unchanged and within suggested retail price ranges for the upcoming school year. This comes as the Department of Education (DepEd) also addressed a fake social media post about class schedules.

Despite persistent concerns from stakeholders, the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines will proceed with the pilot implementation of the strengthened senior high school curriculum for Grade 12 in school year 2026-2027.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines conducted a nationwide assessment for nearly 24,000 aspiring school principals to ensure a pipeline of future school leaders.

The Department of Education (DepEd) conducted orientations on learning systems reforms in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to accelerate learning recovery and expand initiatives.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced significant progress in improving student literacy and numeracy skills nationwide. The agency reported that 4.5 million struggling readers have enhanced their literacy abilities.

The Department of Education (DepEd) has initiated repair and rehabilitation work on a historic Gabaldon-type school building in Talisay, Batangas, with the mayor inspecting the ongoing efforts.

A teachers' union leader has accused the Department of Education (DepEd) of failing to consult them regarding proposals to shift from a quarterly to a trimestral school calendar, raising concerns about potential added burdens.

The Department of Education (DepEd) encouraged campus journalists attending the 2026 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) to remain committed to truth and accountability, especially as artificial intelligence impacts media.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines will conduct orientation sessions for school heads, teachers, and other stakeholders regarding the implementation of a new three-term school calendar for public schools.

The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) is defending its proposed shift to a trimestral school calendar, citing it as a strategic move to improve instructional time. This comes as teachers express doubts and concerns over the implementation of the new system.

ACT has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to allocate funds to schools from its budget to help ease the financial burden on parents and teachers for students’ graduation rites.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has spearheaded the delivery of new Learning Continuity Spaces (LCS) at the Davao del Norte Regional Sports Academy, expanding efforts to provide disaster-ready classrooms.

ILOILO CITY — More than 43,000 learners and over 2,400 school personnel in Eastern Visayas have been affected by class suspensions as Tropical Storm “Nuri” continues to influence weather conditions in parts of the country, according to officials of the Department of Education (DepEd). As of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, a total of

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) amid its rise and how it is being used in schoolworks, emphasizing that a “human-centered” approach must still be prioritized. In a 49-page order by the DepEd dated Feb. 20, Education Secretary Sonny Angara acknowledged the “rapid expansion” of