PHP4B Budget to Expand SUCs, Tackle Student Admission Issues

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian announces a PHP4 billion allocation in the 2026 national budget to build classrooms and upgrade facilities at 114 state universities and colleges, aiming to address capacity issues that have denied admission to over 168,000 qual

Bacolod Mayor Signs Classroom Deal with DepEd at Palace

Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Education at Malacañang Palace for constructing additional classrooms, part of a national program addressing a 144,758-classroom shortage.

Historic P1.015T Education Budget: Relief and Scrutiny

The Philippines' Department of Education receives its largest-ever budget of P1.015 trillion, sparking hope for classrooms, nutrition, and teacher support, but analysts urge careful monitoring to ensure funds translate into real learning improvements.

CTU-Argao Awards DSWD 7 for Community Empowerment Efforts

Cebu Technological University-Argao Campus recognized DSWD 7 with the Catalyst for Community Empowerment Award during its 81st anniversary, celebrating their collaboration on the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program to boost literacy and community service.

Enrollment Boom Strains Schools, Forces Asynchronous Classes

As student enrollment surges, educational institutions face severe infrastructure challenges, leading to widespread adoption of asynchronous learning. While offering flexibility, this setup raises concerns about delayed feedback and reduced productivity.

Marcos Lauds Teacher Promotion Law, 1,991 Advance

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. witnessed the oath-taking of 1,991 promoted public school teachers and school heads in Bulacan and Pampanga, citing the implementation of the Career Progression Act as a key reform for education.

Cebu Approves P1.7B Education Budget for 2026

The Cebu Provincial School Board has approved a P1.7 billion education budget for 2026, with significant allocations for smart classrooms, earthquake-damaged classroom replacements, and various educational programs.

Marcos Leads Teacher Oath-Taking, Pledges Education Support

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presided over a mass oath-taking ceremony for newly promoted teachers in Bulacan and Pampanga, reaffirming his administration's commitment to supporting educators through increased budgets and career progression programs.

Cebu Medical Scholarship Program for 40 Students

The Cebu Provincial Government partners with Cebu Normal University and Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center to offer scholarships for 40 medical students, covering tuition fees up to P78,000 per scholar.

HOPE Builds 25 Classrooms in 2025 for Filipino Students

HOPE, the Philippines' first certified B Corp, constructed 25 public-school classrooms in 2025, part of its mission to improve education access. Since 2012, it has built 167 classrooms, benefiting over 53,000 children nationwide.

DepEd's Trimester Proposal: Reform or Reshuffling?

The Department of Education's proposal to shift basic education to a trimester calendar for SY 2026-2027 promises longer learning time and reduced teacher workload, but raises questions about implementation and evidence.

DepEd Consults on Trimester System for Public Schools

The Department of Education is engaging teachers and stakeholders in consultations regarding a proposed shift from a quarter to a trimester system for K-12 public schools, aiming to improve academic time and reduce teacher workload.

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