Sorsogon DepEd reacted to this viral statement of Vice Ganda Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda commented that there was a “bulok” classroom in a school in Sorsogon, but this was refuted by the province’s Department of Education (DepEd). The comedian-host had this remark during an episode of his noontime show, It’s Showtime. He said that the … Read more
Calatrava Teacher Probed Over Alleged Relationship w/ Female Student CALATRAVA – The Department of Education in Negros Occidental has started an initial probe into a female teacher accused of having a relationship with her female student. A female secondary school teacher in Calatrava, Negros Occidental, is under scrutiny over allegations of having a romantic involvement … Read more
DepEd Increases Annual Subsidy for Private School Teachers Starting S.Y. 2025-2026 DEPED – The Department of Education approved the P24,000 annual subsidy for eligible teachers in private schools. Education remains at the center of the priorities of the government as confirmed by the President himself during the Marcos 2025 SONA. Pres. Bongbong Marcos announced that … Read more
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 … Read more
DepEd Bacolod Changes Class Schedule of Senior High Students After Parent Complains The Department of Education (DepEd) Bacolod City has officially adjusted the class schedule for all Senior High School students under its division. The decision came after a parent posted on social media, questioning why her child was dismissed from school as late as … Read more
Big Changes Expected on Senior High School Core Curriculum, DepEd Says The Department of Education has announced major updates to the Senior High School (SHS) core curriculum as preparations begin for the opening of School Year 2025–2026. While discussions in Congress continue, DepEd is moving forward with the planned changes. One of the biggest adjustments … Read more
No Grade 13 for Senior High School, Says DepEd The Department of Education (DepEd) explained that Grade 13 in Senior High School next school year is ‘fake news’. Recently, education department has addressed the social media post claiming that Grade 13 will be introduced starting School Year 2025-2026. DepEd clarified that there will be no … Read more
The head of the Department of Education has this to say about functional illiteracy. Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara to implement stronger interventions to remedy functional illiteracy among graduates. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian shared during the hearing of the Senate Committee on Basic Education that over 24 million Filipinos, from age ten to 64, … Read more
May 16 Declared as National Education Support Personnel Day, According to DepEd & CHED The Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education declared May 16 of every year as a Special Working Day. May 16 is now officially recognized as National Education Support Personnel Day after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act 12178 … Read more
DepEd Declares Class Suspensions in Laoag Public Schools Due to Earthquake The Department of Education (DepEd) announced the suspension of classes in public elementary and high schools in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. An earthquake is the sudden shaking or trembling of the Earth’s surface caused by the release of energy from beneath the ground. This … Read more