DepEd Consults on Trimester School Calendar Proposal
The Department of Education is conducting ongoing consultations on a proposed trimester system, based on President Marcos Jr.'s directive for broad stakeholder engagement before implementation.
Category : Basic Education
Teachers Oppose Trimester Shift as Davao Schools Open in Rain
As Davao City National High School opened SY 2025-2026 in rainy conditions, ACT-Davao criticized DepEd's proposed trimester system, demanding evidence-based reforms and addressing classroom shortages and teacher salaries first.
DepEd-Davao Officials Suspended Over Unimplemented Project
Three DepEd-Davao del Norte officials face a 90-day preventive suspension as an investigation into an unimplemented school construction project worth P36 million continues, with no impact on teaching operations.
HOPE Builds 25 Classrooms in 2025 for Filipino Students
HOPE, the Philippines' first certified B Corp, constructed 25 public-school classrooms in 2025, part of its mission to improve education access. Since 2012, it has built 167 classrooms, benefiting over 53,000 children nationwide.
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Student Writers Survey Shows Commitment to Truth in Journalism
A survey of 85 high school contestants at the Regional Schools Press Conference 2026 reveals young writers' understanding of editorial writing as a tool for truth, perspective, and social impact, while acknowledging areas needing improvement.
DepEd's Trimester Proposal: Reform or Reshuffling?
The Department of Education's proposal to shift basic education to a trimester calendar for SY 2026-2027 promises longer learning time and reduced teacher workload, but raises questions about implementation and evidence.
DepEd Consults on Trimester System for Public Schools
The Department of Education is engaging teachers and stakeholders in consultations regarding a proposed shift from a quarter to a trimester system for K-12 public schools, aiming to improve academic time and reduce teacher workload.
Senate Revives Last-Mile Schools Bill for Remote Education Access
A proposed bill institutionalizing and funding last-mile schools gains Senate attention, targeting education gaps in isolated communities like Kanggabok Elementary School in Negros Oriental.
Davao del Sur Launches Mass Deworming for Students
Hundreds of students gathered as Davao del Sur launched its annual mass deworming program, with ₱1.8 million allocated to provide tablets to public school students from elementary to senior high school, aiming to boost health and academic performance.
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DepEd Grants 5-Day Wellness Leave to Teachers and Staff
The Department of Education announces a new five-day wellness leave for public school teachers and non-teaching personnel, aimed at supporting mental health and well-being. This initiative aligns with President Marcos Jr.'s directives and includes details
Student Union Urges EDSA Day of Action Amid Political Climate
The National Union of Students of the Philippines urges schools to declare February 25 as a Day of Remembrance and Action, citing parallels to past authoritarian threats and calling for protection of student activism.
Aviation Academy, St. Benilde Partner for Pilot Training
Topflite Academy of Aviation and De La Salle University-College of Saint Benilde have signed an MOU to integrate flight training into academic programs, aiming to produce industry-ready aviation professionals starting 2026-2027.
DepEd Leases Private School Buildings for Classroom Shortage
The Department of Education is implementing a nationwide classroom leasing program as an immediate solution to the shortage of public school classrooms. A Memorandum of Agreement with governors will formalize the mechanism this week.
Financial Literacy Bill to Combat Filipino Debt, Says Rep. Zubiri
A new bill proposes making financial literacy a core subject in high schools to teach money management and reduce debt dependency among Filipinos, addressing a critical national issue.
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4,000 New Classrooms to Tackle Philippine Education Shortage
President Marcos Jr. announces a major initiative to construct 4,000 classrooms, targeting a national deficit of 145,000, with funding and partnerships to accelerate delivery and improve learning conditions.
Good People International Named Angeles City Education Partner
Good People International Inc. has been formally recognized as a Division Education Partner by the Schools Division Office of Angeles City. The award was presented during the Regional Stakeholders Appreciation event in Pampanga, highlighting GPI's contrib
250 Madrasah Students Graduate in Davao City Ceremony
Davao City celebrated the graduation of 250 Madrasah students, highlighting the city's commitment to inclusive, value-based Islamic education and community peace.
Davao Councilor Seeks to Institutionalize Educational Benefit System Unit
Councilor Antoinette Principe has proposed an ordinance to institutionalize and expand the Educational Benefit System Unit, which currently supports hundreds of scholars with financial assistance for tertiary, law, and medical education in Davao City.
Lubao Milk Program Boosts Student Nutrition
Hundreds of underweight elementary and high school students in Lubao, Pampanga are now receiving daily milk supplements through a municipal feeding program aimed at improving child nutrition and health.
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Aquino: Repurpose Pogo Hubs, BPO Offices for 26,000 Classrooms
Senator Bam Aquino pushes for building 26,000 classrooms by 2026 using unused Pogo facilities, BPO offices, and closed private schools to address severe shortages causing early-morning shifts.
Cebu Archbishop Calls for Edsa Reflection Day in Catholic Schools
Archbishop Alberto Uy of Cebu appeals to Catholic educational institutions to declare February 25, 2026, as an academic holiday for reflection on Edsa People Power values, emphasizing civic formation amid government's reduced commemoration.
Cebu Archbishop Urges Class Suspension for EDSA 40th Anniversary
Archbishop Alberto Uy of Cebu urges Catholic schools to suspend classes on February 25, 2026, for reflection on EDSA People Power Revolution values, emphasizing faith and citizenship.
Students' Dangerous Trek in Talisay City After Bridge Damage
Students in Talisay City, Cebu, navigated a hazardous mountainside path after heavy rains made river crossing impossible. The community created a temporary route after Typhoon Tino destroyed the hanging bridge in November 2025.
Sorsogon Pilot for DepEd Classroom Construction
Senator Francis Escudero welcomes DepEd's selection of Sorsogon as pilot area for expanded classroom construction, highlighting local government capacity and national partnership model.
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Marawi Students Get P5,000 Cash Assistance from OCM-MRP
The Office of the Chief Minister's Marawi Rehabilitation Program distributes P5,000 one-time cash assistance to 1,500 high school students from IDP families in Marawi City, with plans to extend support to college students and educators.
House Committee Adopts Resolutions Honoring Filipino Achievers
The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture adopted four resolutions filed by Congressman Carmelo Lazatin Jr. to recognize outstanding Filipinos in education, science, robotics, and mathematics.
Smart Greenhouse Launched in San Fernando School
The City of San Fernando inaugurates a Smart Greenhouse Facility at Maimpis Integrated High School, supported by a P2.3-million DOST grant, to enhance agricultural education and sustainability.
Davao Classes Resume Post-Basyang, DepEd Confirms Normalcy
The Department of Education-Davao Region announces the full resumption of face-to-face classes as weather conditions stabilize following Tropical Depression Basyang's disruption.
Angara's Teacher Salary Push Gains Momentum
Education Secretary Sonny Angara's collaboration with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas marks a crucial step toward addressing the financial struggles of teachers, whose low pay hampers education quality amid a learning crisis.
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Lubao Feeding Program Benefits 2,445 Underweight Students
The Lubao municipal government's feeding initiative provides nutritious meals and milk to 2,445 underweight elementary and high school students to combat malnutrition and boost academic performance.
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