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Department of Education

DepEd

The Department of Education (DepEd) is implementing various initiatives to improve the Philippine education system, including the launch of learning recovery kits, the establishment of a dedicated sports high school in Bataan, and efforts to address the shortage of guidance counselors. It is also working on reforms to accelerate classroom construction and enhance school infrastructure through partnerships with local government units and private entities. With a record-high budget allocation for FY 2026, DepEd aims to expand access to quality education and support the government's long-term educational goals.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, September 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM

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Tue, September 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM

SC orders DepEd to vacate Cagayan land

The Supreme Court has ordered the Department of Education (DepEd) to vacate a parcel of land in Cagayan occupied by its Solana Fresh Water Fishery School.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM

PBBM signs law creating Bataan High School for Sports

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act No. 12239, establishing the Bataan High School for Sports in Bagac, Bataan.

Sun, September 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM

PBBM signs laws establishing sports high school in Bataan and medical center in Aurora

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law two new measures aimed at enhancing sports education and healthcare services in Central Luzon: the establishment of the Bataan High School for Sports and the Aurora Medical Center.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM

DBP launches P510M Inspire program for education

The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has launched a P510 million program called DBP Inspire to enhance educational access through scholarships and school facility upgrades over five years.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM

PPP Center pipeline lists 229 projects worth PHP2.77T

The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center now lists 229 projects valued at PHP2.77 trillion in its pipeline.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM

DepEd sees unrealistic goal to solve classroom backlog by 2028

Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara stated that resolving the 165,000-classroom backlog by 2028 is highly unrealistic, as it would require building approximately 55,000 classrooms annually for the next three years.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM

DepEd files charges vs 7 schools for ghost students

The Department of Education (DepEd) has filed criminal charges against seven private schools for allegedly listing "ghost students" or non-existent enrollees as beneficiaries of the Senior High School (SHS) voucher program.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM

PH schools face critical shortage of guidance counselors

Education Secretary Sonny Angara has highlighted a severe shortage of guidance counselors in Philippine schools, with only 4,069 licensed counselors available in 2022 against a needed number exceeding 50,000.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM

DepEd eyes LGU partnership for faster classroom building

The Department of Education (DepEd) is exploring a policy shift to directly involve local government units (LGUs) in classroom construction to expedite delivery and alleviate shortages.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Cocopea urges Marcos to review class suspension policy

The Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (Cocopea) has urged President Marcos to review the blanket authority for class suspensions, stating it disrupts school preparations and student learning.