Here’s the reason why Sec. Sonny Angara said taht DepEd can’t hire new teachers next year Education Secretary Sonny Angara said that the Department of Education (DepEd) will be unable to hire new public school teachers in 2027 after its recruitment program received zero funding in the proposed national budget. Angara confirmed the defunding during … 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
This New DepEd Innovation Could Change How Teachers Work Every Day DEPED – Public school teachers may soon get relief from time-consuming paperwork as the Department of Education (DepEd) prepares to launch a new AI-powered solution. The Department of Education is set to roll out a new artificial intelligence-assisted tool aimed at easing the administrative … Read more
Amid the Congestion in Schools, DepEd Sec. Sonny Angara Rallies Support To Respond to Classroom Shortage DEPED – The Department of Education confirmed that it is eyeing to implement the “4+1” blended learning model in schools. The education department which is currently under the lead of Sec. Sonny Angara is exerting efforts to deal with … Read more
Students Still Face Five-Day Classes as Government Adopts Four-Day Workweek DEPED – While some government offices prepare to shift to a four-day workweek, public school students will continue attending classes on their usual schedule. The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified that public school classes will continue under the usual schedule and will not be included … Read more
The Department of Education is being urged to review the policy. Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara said that they will look into the classroom observation policy. A public high school teacher in Muntinlupa City died during a scheduled classroom observation. This saddening incident renewed the calls of teachers’ groups to review this kind of … Read more
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
Jinggoy Estrada Questions Whether K to 12 Works for Filipinos JINGGOY ESTRADA – Senator Jinggoy Estrada stirred controversy after declaring the K to 12 program a failure during Senate budget deliberations for the Department of Education. Sen. Jinggoy Estrada did not mince words as he voiced his disappointment over the K to 12 education system, … Read more
Amid the Flood Control Mess, DepEd Sec. Angara Points Out Lack of Classrooms DEPED – Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed his disappointment over the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) only building 22 classrooms out of 1,700 target. The flood control issue in the Philippines left countless Filipinos angry. The Department of … Read more