An official linked to alleged misuse of government funds within the Office of the Vice President (OVP) fled the Philippines on Monday night, House committee secretary Sheryl Lagrosas informed lawmakers during a hearing on Tuesday. According to Lagrosas, Attorney Zuleika Lopez, one of the seven OVP officials facing scrutiny, departed for Los Angeles, USA, boarding … Read more
In a significant move to support educators, the Department of Education (DepEd) has announced an increase in the Vacation Service Credits (VSCs) for teachers, raising the allowance from the previous 15 days to 30 days annually. This decision aims to provide teachers with more flexibility in managing their work-life balance and addressing personal needs. The … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has greenlit the return to the traditional school calendar, setting the opening of the 2024-2025 school year on July 29, 2024. The decision was made during a sectoral meeting in Malacañang on May 21, 2024, attended by Education Secretary and Vice President Sara Duterte, aiming to address public concerns and gradually … Read more
The Department of Education (DepEd) is gearing up for a significant shift in the school calendar, with plans to open the 2025-2026 school year in June. This change marks an acceleration in DepEd’s timetable, as the upcoming school year 2024-2025 will commence on July 29 and conclude on March 31, 2025. This accelerated timetable, announced … Read more
The untimely death of a student at Siwalo National High School in Maasin identified only as “Javier,” has sparked controversy and mourning within the community. The tragic incident revolves around the 16-year-old’s inability to cope with the 64 grade given by his Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) teacher, ultimately leading to his decision to end … Read more
The Department of Education (DepEd) is gearing up to embrace a significant change – a return to the old school calendar, marking a departure from the current August-to-June schedule. This decision, spurred by President Marcos’ directive, aims to mitigate the adverse effects of extreme heat on students and educators alike. As the nation braces for … Read more
The Department of Education (DepEd) has strongly rejected a recent report circulating in Iloilo, which claimed that two teachers had died from heatstroke while teaching. In a statement released on Tuesday evening, DepEd clarified that there were no reported cases of teachers dying from heatstroke, as alleged in the report. Official records from the Schools … Read more
The Department of Education (DepEd) has made a decisive move amid the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic. To ensure the continuity of education, DepEd has mandated all public schools across the nation to initiate distance learning starting April 8, 2024. This directive comes as an effort to facilitate students in completing their pending assignments, … Read more
The Department of Education in the Philippines has announced the gradual transition back to the traditional academic calendar starting from the school year 2024-2025. This decision signals a significant shift in the educational landscape, as schools will once again open their doors on July 29 and close on May 16. The Department of Education’s decision … Read more
The Department of Education (DepEd), including its Central Office and 12 Regional Offices, has yet to remit a total of P5.55 billion deducted from the salaries of teachers and other personnel for taxes, insurance contributions, and loan payments as of the end of 2022. According to reports, the largest portion of this amount, P4.47 billion, … Read more