Many DepEd teachers feel overworked and unappreciated, leading them to consider resignation. With heavy workloads, low pay, and a toxic environment, exploring new careers or teaching abroad may be a better path. Is it time to move on?
Corporate Job vs. DepEd: Should You Switch?
You’re earning P20K in corporate, but your family wants you to quit for a DepEd teaching job for “stability.” While teaching offers security, it comes with low pay, heavy workload, and slow promotions.
If teaching is your passion, go for it. But if it’s just family pressure, stay where you’re happy and growing. Your career, your choice!
Are kids today really different from before? Many teachers say students are harder to discipline, more distracted, and less respectful. But is it the kids, or has the world around them changed? Learn the challenges of teaching in modern times and what can be done to improve student behavior.
A Virac school principal was sentenced to 11 years for falsifying documents and pocketing P5,000 in school funds. The court upheld her conviction, imposing prison time, fines, and a lifetime ban from public office.
Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan advocates for a free breakfast program in public schools to combat malnutrition and improve learning. He urges government support, emphasizing its impact on children’s health and the country’s future.
DepEd is investigating reports of “ghost students” in 12 private schools, allegedly receiving SHS voucher funds for non-existent learners. Secretary Sonny Angara warned that any misuse of public funds will not be tolerated. If proven guilty, involved schools may lose accreditation and face legal action. DepEd is gathering evidence and taking strict measures to ensure transparency in the education system.
GSIS introduces the MPL Max Loan Buyout Program, helping government employees consolidate debts with low 6% interest and flexible terms. Eligible members can borrow up to P5 million with no service fees, waived surcharges, and free loan insurance.
February 25 was marked with an X in the school calendar because DepEd released it before the official 2025 holiday list. In past years, it was always a holiday, but Proclamation No. 727 confirmed it’s a regular school and work day.
DepEd provides free licenses for Microsoft 365, Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud to public school students and teachers in the Philippines. This initiative aims to enhance digital literacy and creativity, but is it a wise use of the education budget?
DepEd is set to distribute over 62,000 laptops and smart TVs to schools nationwide in 2025, improving digital learning for teachers and students.