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 in 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 changed its vision statement, removing a phrase that some groups deem to be “too sectarian” for a government institution.

DepEd Update from their Official Website (www.deped.gov.ph)

DepEd Pushes Granular Class Resumption to Prevent Learning Loss
Author: Joshua Nalus
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
Author: MARIA SOCORRO MONTEMOR
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
Author: john.razal
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
Author: Joshua Nalus
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
Author: Joshua Nalus
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
Author: Joshua Nalus
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
Author: Philippine News
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
Author: Joshua Nalus
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
Author: Izael Gomez
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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DepEd, nagbabala laban sa fake news, mapaminsalang prank, at bomb threat sa mga paaralan
Author: Joshua Nalus
Nagpaalala ang DepEd na ang pagpapakalat ng fake news, mapaminsalang prank, at bomb threat sa mga paaralan ay seryosong paglabag sa ilalim ng ESMLE Policy. Maaaring humantong ang mga ito sa suspensyon, non-readmission, exclusion, at iba pang kaukulang aksyon depende sa bigat ng paglabag.
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DepEd: Pagluwag sa mga silid-aralan at suporta sa private schools, inaasahan sa pinalawak na voucher law
Author: Joshua Nalus
Pinuri ng DepEd ang pagpasa ng Basic Education Voucher Assistance Act na magpapalawak ng voucher program mula Kindergarten hanggang Grade 12, tutulong sa middle-middle-income families, magpapaluwag sa siksikan sa mga pampublikong paaralan, at magbibigay ng mas matatag na suporta sa mga pribadong paaralan.
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June 24, 2026 DM 040, s. 2026 – Guidelines on Public School Teachers’ Proportional Vacation Pay for School Year 2025–2026
Author: MARIA SOCORRO MONTEMOR
Guidelines on Public School Teachers’ Proportional Vacation Pay for School Year 2025–2026 DM_s2026_040r
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DepEd, pinapalakas ang learning standards sa pamamagitan ng non-transmutation grading policy
Author: Joshua Nalus
DepEd strengthens learning standards through a new assessment and grading policy that gradually phases out grade transmutation. The reform aims to provide more accurate, evidence-based, and standards-aligned reporting of learner performance while ensuring timely interventions and support for learners.
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DepEd to implement Strengthened Senior High School Curriculum in SY 2026–2027; no public school teacher to lose employment
Author: Joshua Nalus
DepEd announced the nationwide implementation of the Strengthened Senior High School Curriculum beginning SY 2026–2027, featuring streamlined subjects, expanded electives, and clearer pathways for college, employment, entrepreneurship, and skills development. The department assured that no public school teacher will lose their job during the transition.
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