Category : Basic Education


DepEd Revamps SHS Curriculum for Better Job Readiness

The Department of Education implements a strengthened Senior High School curriculum with reduced core subjects, expanded work immersion, and improved alignment with higher education to enhance student preparedness.

Two Grade 3 Students Drown in Bohol Canal

Two Grade 3 students, aged 9 and 10, were found dead in a National Irrigation Authority canal in Ubay, Bohol, after missing a school closure notice due to lack of cellphones. Authorities confirm drowning as the cause.

Two Grade 3 Students Drown in Bohol Irrigation Canal

Two young students, aged 9 and 10, tragically drowned in a National Irrigation Authority canal in Ubay, Bohol. The incident occurred after classes were suspended, with the children's parents unaware due to lack of cell phones.

Lubao Daily Milk Program for Underweight Students

Hundreds of underweight elementary and high school students in Lubao are now receiving daily milk supplements through a municipal feeding program aimed at improving child nutrition and health outcomes.

Ozamiz Students Co-Create Mental Health & Disaster Materials

Students and teachers in Ozamiz City collaborated in a two-day workshop to develop adolescent-friendly digital and print materials addressing mental health, sexual health, and disaster preparedness, funded by Olivia Rodrigo's Fund 4 Good.

Mandaue City P439M Budget for New School Buildings

Mandaue City Government requests P439 million from the Local Government Support Fund to construct four-storey school buildings in overcrowded barangays, aiming to improve learning environments for students.

Schools Suspend Classes for EDSA 40th Anniversary

Numerous schools across the Philippines have suspended classes on February 25 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, with many institutions encouraging participation in pilgrimage events.

House Panel OKs 3 Education Reform Bills for National Crisis

The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture has approved three key education reform bills aimed at tackling the country's worsening education crisis, including measures to accelerate classroom construction and restructure post-junior high school pa

Division Musabaqah Celebrates Islamic Learning Excellence

The Division Musabaqah at Apokon Elementary School showcased student talent in Quranic competitions, with winners advancing to the Regional Musabaqah 2026. The event emphasized inclusivity and cultural identity in education.

Bacolod Mayor Signs Classroom Deal with DepEd at Palace

Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Education at Malacañang Palace for constructing additional classrooms, part of a national program addressing a 144,758-classroom shortage.

CTU-Argao Awards DSWD 7 for Community Empowerment Efforts

Cebu Technological University-Argao Campus recognized DSWD 7 with the Catalyst for Community Empowerment Award during its 81st anniversary, celebrating their collaboration on the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program to boost literacy and community service.

Enrollment Boom Strains Schools, Forces Asynchronous Classes

As student enrollment surges, educational institutions face severe infrastructure challenges, leading to widespread adoption of asynchronous learning. While offering flexibility, this setup raises concerns about delayed feedback and reduced productivity.

Marcos Lauds Teacher Promotion Law, 1,991 Advance

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. witnessed the oath-taking of 1,991 promoted public school teachers and school heads in Bulacan and Pampanga, citing the implementation of the Career Progression Act as a key reform for education.

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