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The Department of Education (DepEd) recently celebrated a significant milestone in the education sector: the establishment of 16,000 new teaching positions across the country. This initiative marks a major step in addressing teacher shortages and improving the quality of instruction in public schools, especially in densely populated and underserved regions. In Western Visayas , which includes Panay and Guimaras Islands , this development is being met with optimism and relief. According to DepEd Region 6 Information Officer Hernani Escullar Jr. , this expansion will "significantly support our schools and advance the department’s mission of delivering quality basic education .” 🏫 A Much-Needed Boost for the Teaching Workforce in Region 6 With over 40,000 public school teachers currently serving in Western Visayas, the strain on educators has been a long-standing concern. Many instructors have been juggling multiple subjects or teaching outside of their area of expertise due to t...

The Department of Education (DepEd) is currently grappling with a critical shortage of 30,000 teachers nationwide — a figure that raises deep concerns about the future of quality education in the country. Despite recent interventions from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) , the teacher gap remains a major hurdle in achieving inclusive and effective learning for all Filipino students. 🧑‍🏫📉 Teacher Shortage Still Looms Despite New Hires The public school system in the Philippines continues to suffer from a chronic shortage of teaching staff , especially in remote and underserved areas. According to DepEd, even with the DBM's recent approval of 16,000 new teaching positions , the demand for educators across all levels of education still outweighs the supply. The current shortfall stems from a larger backlog: DepEd originally estimated a total deficit of 56,000 teachers . Although the government has already allocated 22,000 new teachers for 2024 and plans to assig...

🚨 Debunking the Myth: DepEd Clarifies “Grade 13” Is Not Part of K to 12 A misleading viral post made waves online this May, claiming that the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to roll out a Grade 13 level in senior high school beginning school year 2025–2026 . The post, which appeared alongside official-looking logos from DepEd and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) , has since been deleted — but not before it sowed confusion and concern among Filipino parents and students. In a strong and immediate response on May 18, DepEd officially declared the post as “fake news” , urging the public to stay vigilant against misinformation and only rely on verified channels for education-related updates. 🛑 The Fake Grade 13 Announcement: How It Spread The deceptive graphic first surfaced through a Facebook page created on the same day of posting — a tactic frequently used by misinformation peddlers. It featured alarming language urging readers to share and read about th...

The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially released DepEd Memorandum No. 042, s. 2025 , outlining the 2025 Brigada Eskwela implementing guidelines . This annual nationwide initiative reaffirms the Filipino spirit of bayanihan , calling on all stakeholders to work together to prepare schools for the opening of classes on June 16, 2025 . With the theme "Brigada Eskwela: Sama-sama Para sa Bayang Bumabasa," this year emphasizes not just physical readiness, but also literacy development and community collaboration . 📅 What is Brigada Eskwela 2025? Brigada Eskwela 2025 is a five-day activity that runs from June 9 to 13, 2025 . It's more than just a clean-up drive—it's a nationwide movement to ensure our schools are safe, inclusive, and ready for learning. This year’s campaign particularly aims to promote reading literacy and volunteerism while also addressing learners’ health, data validation, and infrastructure readiness. This initiative also contribut...