Schools May Get Extra Security as DILG & DepEd Plan Tanod Deployment DEPED – In a major move to protect students, the DILG and DepEd are reportedly considering the deployment of barangay tanods inside school buildings. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Education (DepEd) are reportedly planning to … Read more
Over 45,000 Schools and Only 1,000 Guidance Counselors Put DepEd in the Spotlight DEPED – The huge gap in the number of guidance counselors has prompted DepEd to strengthen its efforts to expand mental health and well-being services in basic education schools. The Department of Education is confronting a major shortage of guidance counselors, with … Read more
The Zamboanga Shooting Incident shocked the public Zamboanga Shooting Incident – The Department of Education (DepEd) immediately issued a statement regarding the shooting incident that occurred inside the Ateneo de Zamboanga Junior High School campus in Zamboanga City on the morning of Tuesday, August 18. The incident involved the alleged discharge of a firearm by … Read more
DepEd Urges Public School Teachers to Avoid Using Students as Content Online The Department of Education (DepEd) has reminded public school teachers to avoid using their students as content for social media platforms. The agency observed several cases in which teachers were reportedly creating online content related to their profession and involving students in videos, posts, … Read more
DepEd Issues Warning Against Using ATM Payroll Cards for Loans The Department of Education (DepEd) has reminded its employees that using or surrendering their ATM payroll cards as collateral for loans is strictly prohibited. The reminder was issued through DepEd Memorandum No. 049, series of 2026, dated August 12, 2026. The policy follows an earlier … Read more
DepEd Sets the Record Straight on AP & MAPEH Merger Claims DEPED – A proposed merger between AP and MAPEH has sparked discussions online, prompting the Department of Education (DepEd) to set the record straight. The Department of Education has clarified reports circulating online about a supposed plan to merge Araling Panlipunan (AP) and Music, … Read more
Why DepEd Is Taking a Closer Look at Top Private Schools DEPED – A surprise visit by top DepEd officials to a leading private school highlights the agency’s commitment to raising the quality of education for Filipino learners. The Department of Education (DepEd) is strengthening its efforts to ensure that innovations introduced by private educational … Read more
DepEd Rolls Out Massive Hiring Drive to Strengthen Mental Health in Schools DEPED – Thousands of aspiring professionals now have a chance to join the education sector as DepEd launches a nationwide hiring campaign focused on strengthening students’ mental health and psychosocial services. The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially launched a nationwide hiring campaign … Read more
DepEd Investigates Heartbreaking Death of Grade 4 Learner After School Health Program DEWORMING – The Department of Education has confirmed the tragic passing of a Grade 4 pupil following a school-based deworming program, leaving many parents and communities seeking answers. The Department of Education (DepEd) has confirmed the death of a Grade 4 pupil following … Read more
DepEd Releases Official Statement After Death of Grade 4 Student Following School Deworming Activity The Department of Education (DepEd) has released a statement following the death of a Grade 4 student after a deworming activity conducted at the school. Recently, the official Facebook page of DepEd Philippines released a statement regarding the death of the Grade 4 student after … Read more