Poor student literacy rates seen weighing on PHL economic growth
By Almira Louise S. Martinez, Reporter
The Philippines may experience an economic slowdown fueled by the low proficiency levels of students, as literacy rates in both local...
EDCOM 2 calls for curriculum reform, stronger foundational skills as proficiency declines
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) on Monday called for curriculum decongestion and mastery of foundational skills in early grades, following its...
DepEd reports substantial gains after pilot run of reading program
The Department of Education (DepEd) reported on Friday a ‘substantial’ literacy improvement among learners in Zamboanga Peninsula, following the pilot implementation of the Bawat...
Group warns of possible teacher burden as sports administration returns to DepEd
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines said on Thursday that the return of sports administration to the Department of Education (DepEd) could burden...
DepEd expands anti-bullying, mental health programs
The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Monday that it aims to expand its school-based mental health and anti-bullying program by involving parents in...
Classroom observation policies under review, says DepEd
The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Friday that it is currently reviewing classroom observation policies, following the death of a public school teacher...
DepEd targets AI literacy, training for 1.5 million Filipinos in 2026
The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Friday that 1.5 million learners, teachers, and parents will benefit from its newly launched artificial intelligence (AI)...
DLSU launches philosophy and AI degree program
De La Salle University said on Wednesday that it aims to produce critical, ethical, and normative thinking leaders in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry...
Filipino teacher earns royal recognition from King Charles III
A London-based Filipino teacher was named Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by His Majesty King Charles III for...
DepEd, DBM urged to release P20k incentive before 2026
A teachers’ group on Saturday urged the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release the full Service...
Group flags ‘abusive loan sharks’ targeting education workers
Some teachers and workers in the education sector are facing “abusive” and “predatory” loan sharks amid the holiday season, according to a teachers’ group.
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62% of high school teachers teach outside their specialization says EDCOM 2
The Second Congressional Commission (EDCOM 2) said that more than half of high school teachers in the Philippines are handling subjects beyond their specialization...