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Sonny Angara

Sonny Angara is the current Education Secretary of the Philippines, leading efforts to modernize the education system through initiatives like AI integration, improved classroom construction, and the Expanded Career Progression program for teachers. His administration focuses on enhancing educational quality, addressing infrastructure gaps, and promoting teacher development to improve national education outcomes.

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Tue, January 6, 2026 at 2:56 PM

DepEd allocates P100 million for MIT-assisted AI training center

The Department of Education (DepEd) has allocated P100 million for the operations of an artificial intelligence (AI) training center, with the curriculum reviewed and finalized with the help of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Tue, January 6, 2026 at 1:26 PM

Angara: Not all 24,964 classrooms will be finished in 2026

Education Secretary Sonny Angara clarified that not all 24,964 classrooms allocated in the national budget for 2026 will be completed within that year.

Tue, January 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM

P1.015 trillion allocated for education in 2026

The Philippine education sector has been allocated a record P1.015 trillion for 2026, surpassing the UNESCO benchmark for education spending.

Wed, December 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM

DepEd launches expanded career progression system for teachers

The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched its Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System to provide teachers with avenues for advancement in rank and compensation without necessitating a move away from classroom instruction.

Mon, December 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM

DepEd promotes over 58,000 teachers under Expanded Career Progression program

The Department of Education (DepEd) has promoted over 58,918 public school teachers since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office in 2022 under the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) program.

Fri, December 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM

DepEd uses AI to improve data management and resource allocation

The Department of Education (DepEd) is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle challenges in data management, leadership appointments, and resource allocation, prioritizing efficiency without increasing teacher workload.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Angara pushes for LGU-national govt collaboration for 2026 school building program

Education Secretary Sonny Angara is urging for enhanced collaboration between the national government and local government units (LGUs) to improve the construction of classrooms and the management of educational funds.

Wed, December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Teacher arrested for allegedly forcing student to eat cockroach

A 52-year-old male teacher in Tondo, Manila was arrested for allegedly threatening a Grade 7 student and forcing him to eat a cockroach.

Wed, December 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM

DepEd promotes over 16,000 teachers through Expanded Career Progression

The Department of Education (DepEd) has promoted 16,025 public school teachers through its Expanded Career Progression (ECP) system.

Sat, December 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM

Bicameral panel approves P961.3B budget for DepEd in 2026

The bicameral conference committee has approved a P961.3-billion allocation for the Department of Education (DepEd) and its attached agencies for 2026, an increase of P86.8 billion from the P874.5 billion proposed in the National Expenditure Program.