DepEd Confirms No Saturday Classes for Students, Warns Against Fake News
The Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed that Saturday classes for students in elementary and high school is fake news.
On Tuesday (July 1, 2025), the Education Department released a statement denying the viral social media post, which claimed that Saturday classes would be added to the regular school schedule for all basic education levels.
DepEd warned the public about a false rumor spreading online that claims students in elementary and high school will soon have classes on Saturdays. The agency clarified that this information is not true and should not be trusted.
They explained that there is no such policy and reminded everyone to always check the source of the information before believing or sharing it.
DepEd stressed that any official announcement or update related to basic education will only come from their verified social media pages, especially the official Facebook page, DepEd Philippines.
They encouraged students, parents, and teachers to follow only these channels for accurate and updated information.
The department also reminded the public to be cautious when reading posts online. With the rise of fake news, especially on social media, it is important to think carefully and verify facts before reacting or reposting.
Sharing false information can cause unnecessary panic or confusion among students and parents.
As of this writing, students can stick to their regular Monday-to-Friday class schedules, and no additional Saturday classes are planned. Always rely on official sources for any changes related to school policies and schedules.
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Here is the full post:
“Fake news ang kumakalat na social media post tungkol sa umano’y pagdaragdag ng Saturday classes sa elementary hanggang senior high school.
Muling pinaaalalahanan ng DepEd ang publiko na mag-ingat at maging mapanuri laban sa anumang uri ng misinformation.
Para sa opisyal na mga anunsiyo at impormasyon tungkol sa basic education, bisitahin lamang ang official DepEd Philippines social media accounts.”
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
