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In line with the vision of Bagong Pilipinas to improve the quality of classroom instruction, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has updated the teacher education curriculum to align with the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT). President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who earlier directed the Second Congressional Commission on […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially launched its Summer Programs for 2025, integrating a whole-of-community approach to strengthen foundational and grade-level competencies among learners across key stages in public schools nationwide. This initiative supports the administration’s education agenda under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas vision. Aimed at addressing gaps in reading and mathematics […]
In a significant move to support teacher well-being, the Department of Education (DepEd) has introduced a 30-day uninterrupted flexible vacation without school-related commitments for teachers in a recently amended policy. The amended policy highlights President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ‘s administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance the work-life balance of teachers and ensure that they have time […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to improve literacy across the country as it welcomed the results of the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education, and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS), conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). “Reading to children improves their language, develops their cognitive skills, and allows them to appreciate […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in early childhood education as the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) formally signed a Joint Circular to establish Child Development Centers (CDCs) in underserved communities. The ceremonial signing, held at Malacañang Palace, marks a major milestone in the […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted the collective responsibility of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., private institutions, and the Church in addressing the country’s education challenges, emphasizing the importance of hope and action in overcoming systemic gaps. At the Caritas Philippines’ Executive Course for Leaders of the Philippine Catholic Church, Angara likened the […]
As part of ongoing efforts to address anomalies in the implementation of its financial assistance initiative, the Department of Education (DepEd) has demanded refunds from 54 private schools flagged for irregularities in Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS-VP) claims for School Years (SY) 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. Of the 54 schools terminated from the SHS-VP, 38 […]
Under the leadership of Education Secretary Sonny Angara, the Department of Education (DepEd) is advancing procurement reforms, leveling supplier competition, and ensuring the integrity of the bidding process. These efforts align with President Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s commitment to government transparency. Angara highlighted these reforms at the first-ever Suppliers’ Summit, held from March 19-20 at Century […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara has called for better support for farm schools, emphasizing their role in equipping rural learners with the skills needed for agriculture and agribusiness, key pillars of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision for food security and economic growth. “They have the land to cultivate, and they operate like a farm while […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara led groundbreaking ceremonies for two major science high school projects in key cities, reinforcing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration’s commitment to strengthening science and technology education in the country. Angara travelled to Cavite to spearhead the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bacoor City Science and Technology High School, a 12-story building that […]