Category : Basic Education


PNP Chief Backs School Partnership for Youth Crime Prevention

Philippine National Police acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. welcomes strengthened collaboration between Napolcom and DepEd to boost crime prevention among youth through schools, emphasizing proactive strategies over reactive policing.

Senior High School Strengthened, Not Abolished

The Department of Education clarifies false claims about abolishing Senior High School, announcing the Strengthened Senior High School (SSHS) curriculum starting 2026-2027 with streamlined tracks and reduced core subjects.

DSWD-Davao Brings Classrooms to Remote Talaingod Sitios

The Baloy Im'Imanan Project has established makeshift classrooms in six remote sitios of Talaingod, providing education access to Bagobo learners through DSWD-Davao's convergence strategy and community collaboration.

Pampanga Gives P15K Aid to 97 New Board Passers

The Pampanga Provincial Government distributed P15,000 cash assistance to each of 97 board passers, supporting their professional careers. The initiative, led by Vice Governor Dennis Pineda, highlights ongoing educational and youth development efforts.

Marcos Launches Education Recovery in Quake-Hit Cebu

President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. launched the Learning Continuity Space and YAKAP at Kalinga Caravan in Bogo City, Cebu, to support students and communities affected by a devastating 2025 earthquake, providing educational and medical aid.

Davao Occidental in Top 10 for Student Reading Struggles

Davao Occidental ranks tenth in the Philippines for students struggling with reading, with 57.17% affected, as per Edcom II's latest assessment. The report highlights broader literacy challenges and calls for local government action.

Pampanga Press Club Concludes 2026 Journalism Training for Youth

The Pampanga Press Club successfully concluded its 2026 Basic Journalism Training, mentoring nearly 100 young campus writers through workshops on newswriting, online reporting, and photography. The free program, supported by local partners, continues a le

DepEd-Davao: Four-Day Work Week Does Not Apply to Teachers

The Department of Education in Davao Region clarifies that the Malacañang-backed four-day onsite work schedule only applies to non-teaching staff, with teachers continuing their five-day class schedules to avoid disruptions during the end-of-school-year a

DepEd Approves 4-Day Workweek for Non-Teaching Staff

The Department of Education has implemented a four-day onsite workweek for non-teaching personnel, with Fridays designated as work-from-home days, to conserve energy amid rising oil prices linked to Middle East tensions.

Solar-Powered Water System Fixes Remote School's Crisis

Malakeba Elementary School in Davao City's Marilog District has overcome a persistent water shortage by installing a solar-powered pumping system, initiated by its principal, ensuring reliable access for students and teachers.

CHMSU Implements Four-Day Workweek Under Marcos Order

Carlos Hilado Memorial State University enacts a temporary four-day workweek across its Negros Occidental campuses, aligning with President Marcos Jr.'s energy conservation memorandum. The compressed schedule maintains 40-hour weeks while shifting Friday

DepEd 4-Day Workweek, Classes Continue as Scheduled

The Department of Education implements a 4-day onsite workweek for offices, but clarifies classes in all schools will proceed normally. Teachers follow existing schedules to ensure end-of-school-year activities.

Idioms in Philippine Education: Cultural Mirrors

Idioms in Philippine classrooms serve as cultural mirrors, reflecting struggles with bureaucracy, courage in speaking truth, and humor in daily life. They offer shorthand for complex realities in education.

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