DepEd Shifts Focus to Classroom Repairs & Student Welfare in 2026 DEPED – After a year marked by destructive calamities, the Department of Education is placing classroom repair and rehabilitation at the center of its plans under the 2026 national budget. The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to prioritize the repair and rehabilitation of … Read more
DepEd Expands Learning Support w/ Tutor Hiring in 2026 DEPED – With a historic budget exceeding ₱1 trillion, the Department of Education is rolling out new measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes across the country. The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to hire tutors this year as part of its initiatives funded by … Read more
Senate to Probe 22 Schools Over Alleged Ghost Students Linked to Senior High School Voucher Program The Senate is set to investigate 22 schools reportedly involved in a case of fake student enrollments linked to the Senior High School Voucher Program. The issue was discussed during the budget discussions for the Department of Education, where concerns were raised … Read more
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