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Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano hailed teachers as the nation’s “sowers,” emphasizing their critical role in shaping the country’s future by instilling values in the youth. In his message for World Teachers’ Day, celebrated globally on October 5, 2025, Cayetano paid tribute to the country’s teachers who serve as “second parents” in school. “The […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) gave recognition to two outstanding teachers as part of the second batch of DepEd Heroes, a program honoring the dedication and resilience of teachers, staff and education partners. Among those honored is a teacher with a serious illness and an Alternative Learning System (ALS) teacher who initiated business programs in […]
The Philippines welcomed some 2,000 educators from across Southeast Asia and Korea as the 39th ASEAN Council of Teachers + Korea (ACT+1) Convention opened recently at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel. Department of Tourism (DOT) Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, guest of honor and keynote speaker, bannered the Marcos Administration’s commitment to advancing education and […]
“Use the Special Education Fund to help ease the plight of teachers in your communities.” This was the call of Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua to his fellow local leaders as the country commemorates National Teachers’ Month this September. Calling local government units’ SEF a “powerful […]
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 […]
Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his support for the welfare of Filipino teachers following the nationwide rollout of the P10,000 teaching supplies allowance under Republic Act No. 11997, or the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act, which he co-authored and co-sponsored in the Senate. Recently implemented across various regions, including the National Capital Region (NCR) and CARAGA, the […]
Following the opening of School Year 2025-2026, Senator Win Gatchalian is calling for continued support for teachers amidst the rollout of basic education reforms this school year. The Strengthened Senior High School (SHS) Program, for example, is set for pilot this school year in 800 schools. The revised K to 12 (MATATAG) curriculum, which is […]
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 […]
With the full support of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to streamline school forms and reports to significantly ease the administrative burden on public school teachers, allowing them to focus on improving student learning outcomes. The new DepEd policy will mark an approximately 57% reduction from the total of […]
In reinforcing the province’s unwavering commitment to quality education and professional development, the Provincial Government of Bulacan inked the agreement with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Bulacan State University (BulSU) that will provide studentship to public school teachers that took place at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in the City of Malolos.This Memorandum of Agreement […]