DepEd calls for collaborative efforts in solving classroom backlog
The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Tuesday that addressing the country’s educational woes, including the shortage of 165,000 classrooms, requires a multi-sectoral approach.
“Education...
DepEd launches ten-year plan to improve learning quality
By Almira Louise S. Martinez, Reporter
The Department of Education (DepEd) launched the Quality Basic Education Development Plan (QBEDP) 2025-2035 on Tuesday, aiming to improve...
Marcos vows overtime and overload pay for teachers this schoolyear
by Almira Louise S. Martinez, Reporter
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., during his fourth State of the Nation Address, underscored the importance of teachers...
Columbia University to pay over $200 million to resolve Trump probes
WASHINGTON - Columbia University said on Wednesday it will pay over $200 million to the U.S. government in a settlement with President Donald Trump's administration to resolve federal...
New Zealand aims to double foreign international education market by 2034
WELLINGTON - New Zealand plans to double its international education market by 2034 by offering incentives that include relaxing rules around foreign students working part-time while...
DepEd launches free health services for teachers and students
The Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), launched on June 18...
DBM approves 4,000 teaching positions
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved 4,000 additional teaching positions for 2025 on Monday, following the approval of 16,000 new posts last...
Collaboration with private sector helps boost Brigada Eskwela efforts
Participation and donations from the private sector in Brigada Eskwela could help fill the gaps caused by insufficient budgets in public schools, according to...
DepEd extends kindergarten enrollment cut-off date
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday that it has revised the admission policy for Kindergarten to allow more students to enroll in...
Policy reform reduces teachers’ paperwork by 57%
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday said reducing 57% of public school teachers' paperwork requirements create more time to focus on classroom teaching.
“In...
Trump signs proclamation to suspend student visas at Harvard
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to suspend U.S. entry of foreign nationals seeking to study or participate in exchange programs at Harvard University,...
PHL still lacks around 65,000 teachers, says group
The current teacher shortage nationwide is approximately 65,000, far from the Department of Education’s (DepEd) record of around 30,000, a nonprofit organization claimed on...