DepEd Extends Teacher Leave: Vacation Credits Are Increased by Two Weeks DEPED – The Department of Education (DepEd) has raised the cap on leave credits for public school teachers. The DepEd has increased the limit on leave credits for public school teachers to cover absences due to health and personal reasons, addressing calls for fair … Read more
Vice Pres. Sara Duterte No Show at House Inquiry, Says Probe is “Unnecessary” SARA DUTERTE – The Vice President, a former education secretary, snubbed the House investigation on the use of the Department of Education (DepEd) fund during her term. In June, Vice Pres. Duterte resigned from being the secretary of DepEd. Her decision was … Read more
DepEd Issues Statement Following Teacher’s Death After Receiving Distasteful Remarks From Principal The Department of Education (DepEd) in Davao de Oro releases a statement on a teacher’s death after an alleged insult by the school principal. Marjorie Espinosa Llanto-Boldo a teacher from Tibagon Elementary School dies from workplace stress after an alleged insult by the … Read more
President Marcos Increases Teachers Supplies Allowance TEACHERS – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. increased the teaching supplies allowance from P5,000 to P10,000 starting School Year 2025-2026. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed a law on Monday to increase the “chalk allowance” for public school teachers, aiming to reduce their personal expenses for daily teaching activities. The … Read more
Marcos Approves Return Of Old June-to-March Schedule Starting Next School Year MARCOS – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has endorsed the gradual transition of the nation’s school calendar back to the traditional June-to-March schedule beginning in the upcoming academic year. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has given the go-ahead for a gradual transition of the country’s … Read more
DepEd Issues Statement on Student Who Ends Own Life After Receiving Line of 6 Grades From Teacher MAASIN, ILOILO – DepEd has issued an official statement on a student who ended his own life after receiving failing grades from his teacher. On May 10, 2024 (Friday), Grade 10 student Joemarie Castor of Siwalo National High … Read more
President Bongbong Marcos Wants Old School Calendar Back By Next Year OLD SCHOOL CALENDAR – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. wants the old school calendar back by next year. The Department of Education (DepEd) suggests that going back to the old school calendar will be advantageous for both teachers and students. This recommendation aligns with … Read more
Gatchalian Advocates for Prohibition of Cellphones Within School Premises GATCHALIAN – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to issue a directive prohibiting the use of cell phones within school premises. On April 27, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged DepEd to issue a directive prohibiting the use of cell phones within school premises. … Read more
Sara Duterte Thanks PBBM For Continued Trust In Her SARA DUTERTE – Vice-President Sara Duterte expressed her appreciation to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for maintaining his confidence in her role as the secretary of education. In a previous article, a lawmaker urged Sara Duterte to show some decency and resign from DepEd but PBBM … Read more
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Says VP Sara Duterte Stay As Department Of Education Chief BONGBONG MARCOS – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos said Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio will stay as Department Of Education (DepEd) chief. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. affirmed on Tuesday that Vice President Sara Duterte will remain in her role as the Secretary of … Read more