Angara urges public participation in Brigada Eskwela

Education Secretary Sonny Angara has asked the public to join Brigada Eskwela from June 1 to 5 ahead of the June 8 school opening.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara asked the public to participate in Brigada Eskwela. The five-day activity starts on June 1 and runs until June 5. Schools open for classes on June 8.

Angara said school personnel must not solicit contributions. The focus is on voluntary work. He stated, “Let’s support our students, teachers and schools as they prepare for the new school year. Through simple help and solidarity, we can demonstrate the true spirit of solidarity and community care.”

The Department of Education will hold the national kick-off on May 29 in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte. All regions will hold their kick-offs on June 1. DepEd Memorandum 027 from May 5 guides the event.

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Parents and unions protesting the early school year end on June 5 amid heat and World Cup, with President Sheinbaum defending the move on a screen.
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Following the Secretariat of Public Education's decision to end the 2025-2026 school year on June 5, President Claudia Sheinbaum defended the move while unions and parents raised objections over strikes, calendars, and legal requirements.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara signed DepEd Order No. 009, Series of 2026, on April 16, officially setting public school opening on Monday, June 8, for the 2026-2027 school year under the approved three-term calendar policy—from which private schools are exempt.

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The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition has called on the Department of Education to suspend the new three-term school calendar before classes open on June 8. TDC chairman Benjo Basas said it is not too late to defer the setup and conduct a pilot first.

The Commission on Elections has called on eligible voters to complete their registration by Monday, May 18, ahead of the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.

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The Department of Education and the National Center for Mental Health have introduced a hotline to provide immediate support for students facing mental health issues.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) plans to issue 660 legal titles for public school sites in 2026, granting permanent ownership of school lands and bolstering the nation's education system. Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna highlighted the need for secure learning spaces free from disputes.

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Amid efforts to tackle the country's learning crisis, Education Secretary Sonny Angara has appointed Karol Mark Yee, executive director of EDCOM 2, as special technical adviser to the Department of Education. Yee will provide technical advice on education reform and workforce development. The memorandum was issued on April 8, 2026.

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