DepEd
Following the recent issuance of DepEd Order 009 detailing the 2026-2027 three-term school calendar, the Department of Education assured no added costs for parents and emphasized protecting instructional time. In a dzMM interview, DepEd OIC-Undersecretary for learning systems Carmela Oracion explained the shift from four quarters to three terms reorganizes the school year without increasing expenses.
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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.
Region 4-A or Calabarzon has the highest classroom shortage in the country with 31,002, a ranking official of the Department of Education (DepEd) revealed yesterday. At a forum in Makati City, DepEd Undersecretary for strategic management Ronald Mendoza noted that the deficit has grown over time, largely due to population growth.
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Rappler has released an explainer on how to recognize bullying in schools. It discusses the significant impact on children's learning and emotional well-being. Watch Bonz Magsambol's video for more details.