Grant of Wellness Leave: Official Guidelines for DepEd Personnel
The Grant of Wellness Leave provides up to five paid leave days for DepEd personnel. Learn the guidelines, coverage, and benefits.
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DepEd Orders Immediate Release of Teachers’ 2026 Medical Allowance
DepEd orders immediate release of teachers’ 2026 medical allowance to support health needs through fast payroll processing.
Teachers Salary Increase Is Urgent: Why a ₱50,000 Entry-Level Pay Can Save Philippine Education
A ₱50,000 entry-level salary for teachers can help fix low pay, improve education quality, and support Filipino educators.
DepEd to Review Grade Transmutation Policy to End Mass Promotion
The Department of Education (DepEd) is reviewing its grade transmutation policy that may cause mass promotion. Learn how this affects students, the role of EDCOM II’s findings, and how the ARAL program will help struggling learners get free tutoring support.
Strong Statement from DepEd: No Mass Promotion Policy
DepEd issues a strong statement denying any mass promotion policy for students. Learn how it’s solving learning gaps with new programs.
Students Who Can’t Read or Do Math Might Not Move to the Next Grade
Under a 10-year education plan, students who can’t read or do math might not be allowed to move to the next grade. Discover what this rule means for students, parents, and teachers.
Mass Promotion in Philippine Schools: Why Passing Students Is Failing Them
Mass promotion in Philippine schools allows students to pass even without strong reading and math skills. This article explains why this practice hurts learners and weakens education over time.
Teachers’ ₱50,000 Starting Pay: A Powerful Push to Fix Low Wages
Teachers’ ₱50,000 starting pay is gaining support as Filipinos demand wage hikes to fight rising costs and protect education quality.
Computer-Based NCAE Crashed: How 502 and 506 System Errors Stopped Students From Answering Properly
The Computer-Based NCAE crashed after the DepEd LMS showed repeated 502 and 506 system errors. Students were forced to restart the exam multiple times, lost their answers, became exhausted, and were unable to answer properly, raising concerns about the fairness and reliability of the test results.
Fresh Grads Can Now Teach Even Without LPT
Fresh grads can now teach even without LPT under DepEd’s ARAL Program. Learn how education graduates and students can gain real teaching experience, help learners, and prepare for their future careers.