PRC, CHED sign JMC aligning BLEPT with teacher curriculum

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) signed a joint memorandum circular (JMC) to align the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) with the teacher education curriculum.

During the signing ceremony at Malacañan Palace, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of equipping teachers with necessary skills and tools.

The JMC aims to ensure that the BLEPT reflects current teaching competencies, addressing long-standing gaps in the Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994.

Under the new guidelines, the BLEPT will be conducted separately for elementary and secondary education programs, focusing on specific specializations such as Early Childhood Education and Special Needs Education.

The reforms aim to improve passing rates and reduce specialization mismatches among teachers, with Marcos pledging continued support for education through empowered and compassionate teachers.