PRC, CHED align BLEPT with new curriculum

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) signed a joint memorandum circular to align the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) with the current CHED Teacher Education Curriculum, set to take effect in September 2025.

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

The new guidelines aim to ensure that the BLEPT reflects current teaching competencies, focusing on specific specializations such as Early Childhood Education and Special Needs Education for elementary education and distinct fields for secondary education.

Under the reforms, separate examinations will be conducted based on fields like English, Filipino, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Values Education, Technology and Livelihood Education, Technical-Vocational Teacher Education, Physical Education, and Culture and Arts Education.

The initiative stems from President Marcos' directive following a March 2025 meeting with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), where he underscored the urgent need to reform teacher education and licensure to address persistent gaps in learning outcomes and teaching quality.