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Department of Education

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The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to hire over 32,000 new teachers in 2026 as part of a major effort to improve education quality and reduce classroom congestion in the Philippines. It also plans to expand its feeding program and increase textbook procurement, supported by a record-breaking budget aimed at enhancing learning resources and student nutrition.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, December 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM

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Tue, December 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM

Senate OKs P6.79T national budget for 2026 on final reading

The Philippine Senate unanimously approved the P6.793 trillion national budget for 2026 on its third and final reading, with 17 senators voting in favor.

Tue, December 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM

DepEd proposes P41.18B budget for student, teacher subsidies in 2026

The Department of Education (DepEd) plans to expand its Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (GASTPE) programs in 2026 with a proposed budget increase.

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM

DepEd to hire over 32000 teachers in 2026

The Department of Education (DepEd) plans to hire 32,916 Teacher I positions in 2026, marking the biggest single-year increase in teaching staff.

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM

DepEd procures 105 textbook titles in 2025, a 289% surge

The Department of Education (DepEd) has reported a significant 289% increase in textbook procurement this year, surpassing the total number of titles procured in the past decade.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM

DepEd expands feeding program with P28.66 billion budget for 2026

The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to implement an expanded School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) in 2026 with a significantly increased budget of ₱28.66 billion, more than double the previous year's ₱11.78 billion.

Wed, November 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM

Angara denies father involved in budget insertion allegations

Education Secretary Sonny Angara strongly refuted allegations that his late father, former Senate President Edgardo Angara, was part of a group called the "Angara 5" that supposedly facilitated budget insertions for kickbacks.

Tue, November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Senators back DepEd's record P1.044 trillion budget for 2026

Senators are backing the Department of Education's (DepEd) proposed P1.044 trillion budget for 2026, the largest in Philippine history.

Tue, November 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM

Senate proposes P1.044 trillion budget for DepEd in 2026

The Senate has proposed a P1.044 trillion budget for the Department of Education (DepEd) for 2026, marking a significant increase of 12.65% from the National Expenditure Program (NEP) and P77.66 billion more than the House's version.

Mon, November 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM

DepEd debunks fake news on school Christmas parties

The Department of Education (DepEd) has debunked claims circulating on social media that Christmas parties are no longer allowed in schools, labeling the information as fake news.

Thu, November 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM

DepEd launches Stride Dashboard to address classroom shortage

The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched a new online tool called the Strategic Resource Inventory for Deployment Efficiency (Stride) Dashboard to help identify areas with the most urgent needs for classrooms and personnel.