Sonny Angara

Sonny Angara is the current Education Secretary who is working to improve public education in the Philippines by addressing issues such as teacher salaries, bullying, and aligning the K to 12 curriculum with global standards. He has set a new academic calendar for School Year 2025-2026 and aims to enhance student performance through technology integration and AI adoption in schools.

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Last updated at April 23, 2025.

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DepEd ramps up support for teachers as poll workers

The Department of Education (DepEd) has intensified preparations to support thousands of teachers and education personnel who will serve as poll workers in the upcoming May 12, 2025 national and local elections.
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DepEd sets June 16 start for SY 2025-2026

The Department of Education (DepEd) has set June 16 as the start date for School Year 2025-2026, returning to a pre-pandemic academic calendar.
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Education Sec leads effort to combat 2,500 Metro Manila school bullying cases

The number of bullying cases in Metro Manila schools increased to around 2,500 during the academic year 2024-2025, up from 2,268 cases last year.
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DepEd gets 100 tablets, 3 satellite internet kits for Cebu schools

The Department of Education (DepEd) praised private sector donations of computer tablets and Starlink internet devices to remote schools in Cebu on Monday.
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DepEd commits to preventing school bullying with new policies and curriculum changes

On Saturday, April 12, the Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed its commitment to preventing bullying in schools and ensuring a safe learning environment for all students.
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DepEd completes 2025 PISA participation, highlights improved readiness

The Department of Education (DepEd) completed the Philippines' participation in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) on April 11, 2025.
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DOE launches expanded Summer Programs to address education gaps

The Department of Education launched expanded Summer Programs on Thursday, April 10, aimed at addressing learning gaps exacerbated by recent disruptions in the education system.
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Philippines joins global sports incl. program

The Philippines became the first country in the Asia Pacific region to join a global sports inclusion program after signing a memorandum of understanding between the Department of Education (DepEd) and Special Olympics Pilipinas on Tuesday, April 8.
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DepEd announces 30-day flexible teacher vacation

On Monday, April 7, 2025, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced a 30-day uninterrupted flexible vacation for teachers to rest and recover.
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Teachers urge DepEd to implement P7,000 annual medical allowance in cash while pushing for long-term HMO system.

Public school teachers are urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to urgently implement a P7,000 annual medical allowance mandated by Executive Order 64.
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