After the death of one teacher, another suffers a stroke preparing for a classroom observation. It’s time to suspend classroom observations and protect teacher lives.
DepEd will promote 100,000 public school teachers in 2026 under its biggest budget ever. With more funds, the department will also hire thousands of new staff, support struggling students through free tutorials, and build thousands of new classrooms to improve public education across the Philippines.
The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines is now reviewing its classroom observation policy after a public school teacher …
A teacher died during a classroom observation in Muntinlupa City, raising urgent calls for DepEd to review its evaluation policies and support teacher health.
President Marcos is being urged to release the full ₱20,000 incentive for DepEd teachers, as many have only received partial payments. This article explains the issue, why the Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) matters, and what actions are being taken to support public school teachers in the Philippines.
‘Compliance culture’ in DepEd is stopping schools from finding better ways to help students. Experts say local governments must take charge to fix the crisis in Philippine education.
A new PIDS study suggests that DepEd national tests may underestimate Filipino students. Because of the fixed 75% proficiency cutoff, many students who actually meet grade-level expectations are marked as less proficient. Learn what this means for parents, teachers, and students.
The Philippines has approved its highest-ever education budget to support ongoing DepEd reforms. With PHP1.044 trillion in funding, the 2026 plan focuses on textbooks, feeding programs, disaster response, classroom construction, and teacher support.
DepEd hiring 2026 is set to open over 32,000 new teaching jobs to ease classroom congestion and improve learning in public schools. Find out how this historic move supports teachers, students, and the future of education in the Philippines.
The BAON for Students proposal offers a P5,000‐a‐year allowance (and P10,000 for top students) to learners from elementary to college, easing costs like uniforms, books, and transport—find out how it works and why it matters.