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.
House of Representatives to prioritize better pay and more benefits for teachers. Speaker Romualdez assures full support, while new laws like the “Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Law” aim to double teaching allowances. Read more about the education reforms ahead.
Vice President Sara Duterte shares a heartfelt message for World Teachers’ Day, honoring educators’ dedication and urging support for education. She calls for unity in addressing learning poverty to help every Filipino child reach their full potential.
A high school principal in Quezon City was arrested for allegedly committing lascivious acts against four Grade 10 students. The Department of Education (DepEd) quickly responded by appointing an Officer-in-Charge, launching an investigation, and providing psychological support to the affected students.
DepEd Order No. 005 s. 2024 introduces guidelines to manage teacher workload in public schools, ensuring fair distribution of tasks and payment for teaching overloads.