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LAPTOPS FOR TEACHERS, SCHOOLS NOT DELAYED — ANGARA

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 […]

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BONG GO LAUDS P10K TEACHING ALLOWANCE ROLLOUT

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 […]

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GATCHALIAN BACKS STRONGER SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

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 […]

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DEPED GIVES TEACHERS 30-DAY FLEXIBLE BREAK

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 […]

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NEW DEPED POLICY TO CUT TEACHER’S PAPERWORK BY 50%

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 […]

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100 BULACAN TEACHERS TO PURSUE MASTER’S FOR FREE

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 […]

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ANGARA RECONSTITUTES DEPED UNIFORM COMMITTEE

The Department of Education (DepEd) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the pressing concerns of its workforce regarding uniforms by reconstituting the Department of Education Uniform Committee (DUC). In DepEd Memorandum No. 004, s. 2025, the Department aims to foster greater inclusivity and practicality in uniform policies with the newly reconstituted DUC instructed to oversee […]

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DEPED KICKS OFF TRAINING FOR ESM TEACHERS

As part of continuing efforts to improve learning outcomes, the Department of Education (DepEd) has organized training for English, Science, and Mathematics (ESM) teachers and learning sessions for learners and their parents to support school activities. The training sessions, in partnership with Khan Academy and Frontlearners, are expected to enable teachers to conduct learning sessions […]

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GATCHALIAN ASSURES INCENTIVES FOR ARAL TUTORS

Following the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), Senator Win Gatchalian assured that tutors serving under the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program will receive appropriate compensation or incentives. The ARAL Program, established under the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act (Republic Act No. 12028), is a national learning intervention […]

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DEPED TO RELEASE P20K SRI STARTING DEC. 20

The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to release the P20,000 Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) for teaching and non-teaching personnel  — a first for the agency’s staff to receive the maximum grant allowed — starting December 20, 2024. As instructed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Department of Budget and Management […]