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The Filipino subject in Senior High School (SHS) may be reduced or removed in the new curriculum by DepEd, sparking concerns from “Tanggol Wika.” They argue that the subject is vital for students’ language skills and national identity and are urging DepEd to reconsider this decision.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing for Senate Bill No. 2840 to improve teacher standards in the Philippines. The bill introduces stricter qualifications, alternative licensure pathways, and more transparency in the licensure exam process, aiming to enhance teacher preparation and education quality.
DepEd, in partnership with the SEC, is launching financial literacy programs to teach students, out-of-school youth, and teachers how to manage finances and avoid investment scams. This initiative aims to protect Filipinos from fraud while promoting smart money management.
DepEd has shortened the midyear break to just two days of rest on November 28-29, with distance learning from November 25-27. This aims to keep the school year on track, but some are concerned about student fatigue. Key November events include Araw ng Pagbasa on November 27 and Bonifacio Day on November 30.
A DepEd employee tragically passed away after reportedly taking their own life. The heartbreaking incident occurred in San Agustin, Isabela, leaving the local community in shock. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, while loved ones mourn the sudden loss.
Republic Act 12027 discontinues the use of the mother tongue as the primary medium of instruction from Kindergarten to Grade 3. The law mandates the use of Filipino and English as the main languages in schools, with the mother tongue remaining optional in monolingual classes. This shift aims to standardize education and improve student readiness for higher learning, but also presents challenges, especially in areas where local languages are dominant.
Blaming teachers for low grades is too simple. Many students avoid participating in class, rely on reading from visual aids, or copy-paste assignments. To improve, students need to take responsibility, engage more, and put in real effort—not just rely on their teachers.
The Philippine government has issued Memorandum Circular No. 66, suspending work and classes in Manila and Pasay on October 14 and 16, 2024, to accommodate the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR). This major event will focus on enhancing disaster risk reduction efforts across the region.
DepEd will provide computers to 200 schools to help students prepare for the PISA exam. The plan includes computer training, improving skills in numeracy, literacy, and science, and creating practice tests to boost student performance.
The Marcos Jr. administration has promised to raise public school teachers’ salaries and benefits. This includes doubling the annual teaching allowance to ₱10,000 and adding a ₱7,000 medical allowance starting in 2025. Plans also cover career growth, mental health support, and better healthcare access to improve teachers’ well-being and the quality of education.