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Education Secretary Sonny Angara has ordered the immediate implementation of measures for the rehabilitation and the continuity of learning following the devastation brought by Typhoon Tino to public schools in different regions. Based on the Situation Report of the Department of Education (DepEd) last November 7, 2025, up to 3,260 classrooms suffered damages. 3,478 public […]
Following the series of earthquakes in the country in the past several days, Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. requested the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to conduct structural safety inspections of all buildings and facilities in public and private schools, universities, vocational schools, and day care centers in the First […]
Following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to strengthen disaster-preparedness in schools, the Department of Education launched EduKahon, a standardized and ready-to-deploy school recovery kit for students and teachers to use during disasters and calamities. As part of the Learning Continuity strategy, Secretary Sonny Angara launched EduKahon at the Tabaco National High School in […]
Education Secretary Sonny Angara ordered all public schools in the country to establish School Sports Clubs (SSCs) in response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s objective for healthier and more active citizens. SSCs aim to promote the overall development of students, strengthen their physical health and help recover from learning loss caused by the pandemic. “Kapag […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan has sought the support of the Senate Committee on Basic Education to pass his proposed Libreng Almusal bill, citing the “epidemic of hunger” among school children that leads to high dropout rates. Pangilinan took the floor and made the manifestation during the plenary session to introduce his proposed measure of providing free […]
In a striking reversal of national trends, schools in Norzagaray, Bulacan have successfully engineered a significant increase in student literacy, offering a powerful model of hope for the Philippine education system. Through targeted interventions, smaller class sizes, and outstanding support from the local government, these schools are proving that the country’s learning crisis can be […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) met with school authorities to discuss traffic mitigating measures on perennial chokepoints near big schools along major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region.The MMDA has identified critical chokepoints on Ortigas area, particularly the vicinity of La Salle Greenhills and Saint Pedro Poveda College. MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes, who […]
Students, teachers and employees of the Department of Education are overjoyed there was no delay in the delivery of laptops and other equipment to schools under the 2025 DepEd Computerization Program (DCP). Education Secretary Sonny Angara had been diligent in the procurement process based on the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to efficiently deliver […]
Congress has allocated up to P17 billion this year to fund vital school and community-based feeding programs aimed at combating child hunger and boosting school attendance, Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo, a member of the House committee on appropriations, announced on Sunday. Of the total funding, Rillo said P11.8 billion is set aside for the […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking the full and effective implementation of the Parent Effective Service Program (PES) Act, or Republic Act No. 11908, to help curb the incidence of bullying in schools. Gatchalian made this call during a hearing on recent incidents of bullying and violence in schools. The veteran legislator called on the Department […]