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 officially conferred the DepEd Hero Award on the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF), recognizing its transformative investments in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.

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 Philippine Department of Education has released its first trimester calendar for the academic year, setting the opening of classes for June 8 and restricting outside activities during class time.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara is pushing to integrate Philippine Schools Overseas (PSOs) into nationwide reforms, aiming to ensure Filipino learners abroad benefit from Department of Education policy initiatives.

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 in the Philippines is implementing initiatives to reintegrate overseas Filipino worker teachers and their families who have returned home due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

Catholic education groups in the Philippines have raised concerns that the country's education system may not be ready for the Department of Education's planned shift to a three-term academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.

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 Water Company has formalized a partnership with the Department of Education Divisions of Antipolo City and Rizal through a Memorandum of Agreement to expand the Salin program.

The Department of Education in the Philippines has directed public schools nationwide to conduct modest and economical end-of-school-year ceremonies in response to the recent surge in fuel prices. This directive is issued under Memorandum No. 015 series of 2026.

MANILA, Philippines – The approved three-term school calendar in public schools did not undergo any consultation, as far as the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) is concerned, urging the…

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…

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

The Department of Education  is considering the pilot implementation of a “4+1” blended learning model, composed of four days of on-site classes and one day of online learning, to help address congestion in schools.

Classes in public schools are not covered by the four-day workweek arrangement announced by President Marcos, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said yesterday.

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

A moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island caused grassfires on its slopes, leading to class suspensions and evacuations in affected areas.

The Department of Education wants Filipino students to be ready for a future where AI is common, while still making sure the technology is used safely, fairly, and responsibly

Groups say there should have been consultations with teachers and other education stakeholders about the proposal before it was announced

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.

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.

The Department of Education in the Philippines defended its shift to a three-term school calendar starting in school year 2026-2027, assuring that the reform will not add costs for parents and aims to protect instructional time.

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 Department of Education in the Philippines plans to equip public schools with solar panels by 2027 to conserve energy amidst a national energy emergency.

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 in the Philippines will conduct a series of orientation sessions to guide school leaders, teachers, and stakeholders on the implementation of a new three-term school calendar starting school year 2026-2027.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara stated that private schools in the Philippines are free to establish their own calendar structures, including trimester systems. This clarification comes amid discussions regarding the adoption of specific academic calendars.

A House panel has requested the Philippine Statistics Authority to verify records of individuals who allegedly received confidential funds from the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education, as corruption allegations continue to fuel public distrust in VP Sara Duterte.

The Philippine Department of Education is set to implement its largest School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) to date, backed by a record PhP25.6 billion allocation for School Year 2026–2027.

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…

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.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the mass oath-taking of 418 newly promoted teachers and school heads in Talisay City, Cebu, as part of an effort to accelerate career advancement within the Department of Education.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara urged students to develop technology-driven solutions for local and global challenges during the opening of the 2026 National Science and Technology Fair.

Beginning this week, personnel of the Department of Education  will report to their offices from Monday to Thursday and work from home on Fridays as part of the government’s energy-saving measures.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara is pushing for key reforms within the Department of Education, including improving the implementation of the voucher program through engagement with private school partners and enhancing the classroom observation system.

As the Department of Education eyes a three-term academic calendar, stakeholders put emphasis on prioritizing quality instructional time

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 in the Philippines has expanded its reintegration support for overseas Filipino worker teachers, as more educators seek to return to local classrooms. This initiative includes nationwide fairs to reach returning OFWs.

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) 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 Department of Education in Western Visayas has reiterated its directive that schools are prohibited from collecting fees from students, parents, or teachers for end-of-school-year activities, including graduation and moving-up ceremonies.

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.

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.

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…

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 proposed “4+1” blended learning of the Department of Education will not resolve the country’s classroom shortage and may shift the burden onto students, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers said yesterday.

MANILA, Philippines — Education Secretary Sonny Angara rallied over 1,300 municipal mayors to address the persistent classroom crisis, unveiling a multi-channel roadmap to bridge the nationwide 165,000-classroom deficit. Emphasizing that traditional procurement alone is insufficient, Secretary Angara detailed a strategic roadmap designed for faster, more flexible and more transparent school buildings construction. “We are no

The Department of Education in the Philippines has approved a four-day work week for its non-teaching personnel, effective March 9.

MANILA, Philippines — In light of the evolving security situation in parts of the Middle East, the Department of Education (DepEd) affirms its readiness to support Filipino teachers who may be…

The Department of Education in the Philippines has presented a national framework for regulating artificial intelligence in public schools.

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.