The Department of Education (abbreviated as DepEd; Filipino: Kagawaran ng Edukasyon) is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for ensuring access to, promoting equity in, and improving the quality of basic education. It is the main agency tasked with managing and governing the Philippine system of basic education. Further, the department is the chief formulator of Philippine education policy and is responsible for the Philippine primary and secondary school systems. It has its headquarters at the DepEd Complex on Meralco Avenue, Pasig.
The department is currently led by the Secretary of Education, nominated by the President of the Philippines and confirmed by the Commission on Appointments. The secretary is a member of the Cabinet. The current Secretary of Education is Sonny Angara. Presently, its mission is to provide quality basic education that is equitably accessible to all and lay the foundation for lifelong learning and service for the common good. It has revised its vision statement, removing a phrase that some groups deem “too sectarian” for a government institution.
DepEd Update from their Official Website (www.deped.gov.ph)
DepEd Awards ₱7.76-B Laptop Procurement for Teaching
DepEd has announced the procurement of DCP Packages Batch 2025c-03 for teaching laptops, with an approved budget of ₱7.76 billion covering multiple lots awarded to several suppliers.
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DepEd Awards ₱4.67-B Laptop Procurement for Teaching
DepEd has announced the procurement of DCP Packages Batch 2026-03 for teaching laptops, with an approved budget of ₱4.67 billion covering multiple lots awarded to several suppliers.
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DepEd Releases DM 053, s. 2026 on the Regular Philippine Educational Placement Test
DepEd has released DM 053, s. 2026, providing guidance on the administration of the Regular Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT).
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DepEd: Posibleng Walang Hiring ng Bagong Teacher sa 2027, Zero Budget sa Proposed National Budget
Posibleng walang bagong public school teachers na ma-hire ang DepEd sa 2027 dahil walang nakalaang pondo para sa bagong teacher positions sa kasalukuyang proposed national budget. Target ng DepEd na madagdagan ng 14,274 guro, na nangangailangan ng humigit-kumulang ₱4.29 bilyon.
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PTC and Report Card Distribution Extended Until September 18, 2026
The schedule for the Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC) and report card distribution has been extended until September 18, 2026, according to the Department of Education.
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Angara to Seek PBBM Approval for New Class Suspension and Resumption Rules
Education Secretary Sonny Angara is set to present a proposed Executive Order to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. introducing updated, hazard-inclusive, and decentralized rules for class suspensions and resumptions to protect learners while minimizing learning disruptions.
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DepEd Tightens Anti-Bullying Rules: Serious Offenses May Lead to Expulsion
DepEd is strengthening school safety protocols under the ESMLE policy, with stricter disciplinary measures for serious bullying, violence, threats, and other high-risk offenses, including non-readmission and exclusion.
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DepEd to Hold Nationwide School Safety Drill on September 3
DepEd will conduct the National Simultaneous School Safety Drill on September 3, focusing on school preparedness, learner safety, and trauma-informed protocols while strengthening safeguards for participating schools.
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DepEd Announces 2026 National Teachers’ Month and Teachers’ Day Celebrations
DepEd has issued DM 051, s. 2026, covering the 2026 National Teachers’ Month, National Teachers’ Day, and World Teachers’ Day celebrations and their implementation across DepEd offices and schools.
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Angara Calls on Parents to Be the First Line of Defense Against School Violence
Education Secretary Sonny Angara is urging families to take an active role in learner protection as DepEd expands the Kaagapay Program to help parents recognize warning signs, address bullying, and strengthen school-family collaboration.
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DepEd Strengthens Dengue and Leptospirosis Prevention Protocols in Schools
DepEd is strengthening school health protocols for dengue and leptospirosis, including sanitation measures, case monitoring, early consultation, mosquito control, and precautions against exposure to floodwater.
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DepEd Strengthens ARAL Program After Major Gains in Reading
DepEd is set to strengthen the ARAL Program after an independent evaluation found significant gains in reading, including an estimated 1.37 million additional learners lifted from the lowest reading level.
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DepEd Targets 10,000 School Counselor Associates by Year-End
DepEd is accelerating the recruitment and appointment of 10,000 School Counselor Associates nationwide to strengthen mental health and well-being support for learners in public schools.
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DepEd Achieves 100% Textbook Procurement in 2026, Ending Decades-Long Shortage
DepEd has successfully procured all 105 targeted textbook titles for public elementary and secondary schools in 2026, marking a major milestone in addressing the country’s long-standing shortage of learning resources.
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DepEd Pushes Granular Class Resumption to Prevent Learning Loss
DepEd is pushing new guidelines that would allow safe and ready schools to resume face-to-face classes even while a broader local suspension remains in effect, helping prevent learning loss after disasters and severe weather.
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DepEd Reminds Teachers: Do Not Use ATM Payroll Cards as Loan Collateral
DepEd reiterates its reminder to teachers and personnel to refrain from using ATM payroll cards as loan collateral, reinforcing existing rules to protect employees’ salaries and payroll accounts.
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DepEd Clarifies Wellness Leave Rules for Teachers During Class Days
DepEd has issued new clarifications on the availment of Wellness Leave by teachers during class days, providing guidance on how the leave may be used while classes are ongoing.
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Angara, ginawang 7 taon ang loan terms para tulungan ang mga may utang
Inaprubahan ni Education Secretary Sonny Angara ang pagpapalawig ng maximum loan repayment period mula 5 taon hanggang 7 taon upang mapagaan ang buwanang hulog at mapataas ang take-home pay ng mga guro at iba pang kawani ng DepEd.
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DepEd, naglaan ng ₱2.28-B innovation fund para palakasin ang literacy at numeracy
Naglaan ang DepEd ng ₱2.289 bilyon sa ilalim ng School Innovation and Improvement Fund (SIIF) upang suportahan ang literacy at numeracy interventions sa mga pampublikong paaralan, kabilang ang mga kwalipikadong senior high school.
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Angara seeks Congressional support for separate compensation of ARAL teachers
Humingi ang DepEd ng suporta ng Kongreso upang magkaroon ng malinaw na legal na batayan at pondo para sa hiwalay na kompensasyon ng mga guro na magsisilbing tutors sa ilalim ng ARAL Program.
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DepEd ARAL Program Virtual Orientation Set on July 29, 2026
The Department of Education (DepEd) invites School Heads, ARAL Tutors, and ARAL Focal Persons to join the official Virtual Orientation for the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program on July 29, 2026. The session will discuss the program framework, implementation guidelines, leadership roles, tutor remuneration, and other important updates.
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DepEd, Australia launch ₱1.6B EQUIP Program to prepare Senior High students for jobs
DepEd and the Australian Government have launched the ₱1.6-billion EQUIP Program to strengthen Senior High School education through improved work immersion, industry-aligned training, TVL pathways, teacher upskilling, and job-ready skills for Filipino learners.
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July 9, 2026 DM 045, s. 2026 – 2026 Nutrition Month Celebration
DepEd releases DM 045, s. 2026, announcing the 2026 Nutrition Month Celebration and providing the official memorandum for schools and DepEd offices.
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Treading DepEd News
- Download DepEd End-of-Term Resources: Tawid Journal and LAC Materials
Download DepEd end-of-term Tawid Journal and LAC Session Materials for teachers, including useful references for reflection, learning, and school activities. - DepEd Memorandum 045 s. 2026: 2026 Nutrition Month Celebration Guidelines
Download the official 2026 Nutrition Month collaterals, including posters, logos, social media templates, and campaign materials. - DepEd Literacy and Numeracy Knowledge (LiNK) Test: Guidelines and Scoresheets
Download the official DepEd LiNK Scoresheets, submission templates, and administration guidelines for Literacy and Numeracy Knowledge Tests. - Download Resources for Opening Block of Term 1 – SY 2026-2027
Download Opening Block resources and materials for SY 2026–2027, including activities, assessments, and classroom tools.
Related Teaching Resources
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- 2nd Teacher-made Summative Tests for Term 1
- Daily Lesson Log (DLL)
- Lesson Exemplars (LE)
- Modules and LEAP
- Learning Activity Sheets (LAS)
- Lesson PowerPoint (PPT)