Category : Basic Education


Three-Term School Calendar Approved for 2026

The Economy and Development Council has approved a new three-term school calendar starting in 2026-2027, aiming to reduce instructional disruptions, but the Alliance of Concerned Teachers strongly opposes the policy.

DepEd Mandates Simple, Low-Cost Graduation Rites

The Department of Education orders all public schools to hold simple and affordable graduation ceremonies for SY 2025–2026, banning fee collections to ease family burdens amid rising costs.

Cebu PB Supports New Schools Division Office Bill

The Cebu Provincial Board has passed a resolution supporting House Bill 7034 to establish a second Schools Division Office, aiming to improve administrative efficiency and service access for over 700,000 learners and 26,000 personnel.

PWC Davao Stagnant Due to Corporate Disputes

The Philippine Women's College of Davao, once a beacon of academic excellence, is now grappling with stagnation due to intra-corporate disputes. Court rulings have validated Emmanuel Canivel's presidency, but financial and administrative challenges persis

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

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