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 …
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’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 …
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 …
The Senate and House of Representatives have unanimously ratified the harmonized version of Senate Bill 1964 and House Bill 9682, known as the proposed “Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo” Act, bringing a significant increase in public school teachers’ annual teaching allowance, commonly referred to as the “chalk allowance,” to P10,000. Senator Ramon Read More …
In response to the scorching heat brought by the El Niño phenomenon, school administrators have been granted the autonomy to implement measures to alleviate its impact within their respective institutions. This announcement was made by Ian Arnaiz, spokesperson of the Department of Education-Division of Negros Occidental, on Thursday, March 7. Read More …
Two teacher groups have jointly called for the Department of Education (DepEd) to suspend its Catch-Up Fridays program, citing concerns over its effectiveness and implementation. Both the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) and the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) highlighted issues such as students’ skipping classes, uneven provision of reading materials Read More …
In a statement released on Thursday, the Palace refuted claims circulating online regarding a supposed holiday declaration for March 11, 2024. The document, labeled “Proclamation No. 729,” purportedly announced March 11 as a nationwide holiday in celebration of Eid’l Fitr, a significant occasion in the Muslim calendar. However, according to Read More …