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Manila, Philippines – Malacañang has officially declared the regular holidays and special non-working days for year 2025 under Proclamation No. 727 s. 2024. The announcement, made in accordance with Republic Act (RA) No. 9492, amends Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I of Executive Order (EO) No. 292, also known as Read More …
DepEd Latest News: #WalangPasok October 24, 2024 Several local government units (LGUs) have suspended classes for Thursday, October 24, 2024, in response to the intensified Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami). As of now, classes at all levels have been canceled in various areas. Authorities are closely monitoring the Read More …
#WalangPasok (Half-Day) October 31, 2024Starting at 12:00 P.M. To allow government employees time to observe All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day traditions and facilitate travel across regions, Malacañang has announced a half-day work suspension on October 31, 2024. Work in government offices and classes at all levels will be Read More …
DepEd Latest News: #WalangPasok October 23, 2024 Local government units (LGUs) have announced class suspensions for Wednesday, October 23, 2024, due to the impact of Tropical Storm Kristine, also known internationally as Trami. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Tropical Storm Kristine intensified early Tuesday Read More …
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act (RA) 12028, also known as the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Law, on Friday, October 18, 2024. The new law aims to address learning gaps and enhance education quality across the country. During the signing at Malacañang Palace, Marcos emphasized the Read More …
What are DepEd’s MATATAG Curriculum Guides? The MATATAG Curriculum introduced by the Department of Education (DepEd), is a redesigned educational framework intended to boost students’ achievement across critical subjects. This curriculum is a key part of DepEd’s efforts to tackle major educational issues, especially in foundational skills like literacy, numeracy Read More …
What’s Latest on DepEd’s School Calendar and Activities? The Department of Education (DepEd) has released DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2024, titled “Implementing Guidelines on the School Calendar and Activities for the School Year (SY) 2024-2025.” This directive aims to facilitate the effective implementation of school activities and optimize instructional Read More …
Starting Monday, July 29, 2024 public school teachers will start receiving their P5,000 chalk allowance as announced by Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara. This announcement was made during his visit to Neptali A. Gonzales High School in Mandaluyong City on July 23. For the first time in the Read More …
July 26, 2024. The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced the formation of a new Task Force aimed at refining its Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS) and addressing teachers’ workload. The move comes as part of DepEd’s ongoing commitment to improving its services for Filipino learners and the educational community. Read More …
Pasig City, 26 July 2024 – Public school teachers will now benefit from a new Expanded Career Progression System, thanks to recently signed Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Executive Order (EO) No. 174 series of 2022, or Establishing the Expanded Career Progression System for Public School Teachers. The Read More …
The Department of Education (DepEd) has released DepEd Order No. 010, s. 2024, which outlines the Policy Guidelines on the Implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum. This aims to provide clear directions and articulate its features, design and standards, ensuring that all educational institutions adhere to the prescribed minimum standards. The Read More …
On July 9, 2024, the Department of Education (DepEd) released DepEd Memorandum No. 033, s. 2024 about the Brigada Eskwela for the school year 2024-2025. The Brigada Eskwela will be held from July 22-27, 2024, to get schools ready for the new school year starting on July 29, 2024. This Read More …
The Department of Education (DepEd) released guidelines for enrolling students for the school year 2024-2025 through DepEd Memorandum No. 032, s. 2024 – Enrollment Guidelines for School Year (SY) 2024–2025. This is to guide all public schools and community learning centers (CLCs) on how to handle enrollment. The school year Read More …
The Brigada Eskwela (BE) is a nationwide school maintenance program to get schools ready for the new school year. It involves everyone in the community—parents, former students, local groups, businesses, NGOs, private individuals, teachers and students—volunteering their time to clean, repair and maintain schools. This event lasts for six days. Read More …
In response to Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte’s confirmation that no penalties would be imposed on the teacher involved in a widely circulated TikTok video, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines has urged the government to prioritize improved working conditions for teachers in public schools. ACT emphasized Read More …
Amid reports of a pertussis or “whooping cough” outbreak in Quezon City and neighboring regions, the Department of Health (DOH) stresses the critical importance of understanding the infection and taking preventive measures to halt its spread. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection. The Read More …