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🇵🇭 What’s Really Behind the Removal of Mother Tongue in Early Grades? In a groundbreaking move that has stirred both support and criticism, Republic Act No. 12027 discontinues the mandatory use of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) from Kindergarten to Grade 3 . But beyond the headlines, this decision marks a strategic policy shift in Philippine basic education—not just a linguistic one. Instead of simply debating whether kids should learn in Cebuano, Ilocano, or Tagalog, the real discussion now turns to access, equity, and effectiveness in foundational learning . This blog dives deeper into the academic and systemic rationale behind RA 12027, beyond language politics , offering a fresh lens to view the future of Philippine early education . 🧠 From Policy to Practice: Why RA 12027 Is Not a Simple Reversal While critics argue that this move reverses years of cultural preservation and inclusive pedagogy, RA 12027 actually recalibrates the system to priori...

🎯 Why the Online Profiling of ALS Providers Matters More Than Ever The Alternative Learning System (ALS) continues to serve as a vital bridge for millions of Filipinos seeking education outside the formal school system. With the implementation of Republic Act No. 11510 or the ALS Act , and DepEd Order No. 07, s. 2025 , the government now mandates a more structured and comprehensive data-gathering initiative—the Online Profiling Survey of Implementing ALS Providers . This move, led by the Bureau of Alternative Education – Policy and Quality Assurance Division (BAE-PQAD) , aims to establish an accurate national database that reflects the capacity, reach, and needs of ALS providers across the country. This isn’t just about compliance—this is about crafting a more inclusive, data-informed education strategy . 🧩 Unpacking the Purpose: Why This Online Survey is Critical According to the BAE , the profiling survey is designed to collect: Verified information on ALS program type...

📘 What Is the eIPCRF Template (Annex D) and Why It Matters As School Year 2024–2025 kicks off, public school teachers across the Philippines are preparing not only for classroom instruction but also for their performance assessments . One key requirement is the Enhanced Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (eIPCRF) , which serves as the official documentation of a teacher’s professional targets, accomplishments, and ratings under the Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS) . The eIPCRF template (Annex D) is a standardized tool provided by the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure that teachers across the country submit uniform and properly formatted reports. According to the Department of Education-Planning Service , this form is crucial for aligning individual goals with institutional objectives, in compliance with DepEd Order No. 2, s. 2015 and the latest RPMS guidelines. 🔐 Accessing the Official Template Using Your DepEd Email For PMES teachers an...

The School Governance Council (SGC) plays a vital role in realizing School-Based Management (SBM) in the Philippines. More than just a decision-making body, the SGC reflects the collective leadership of the school, its stakeholders, and its community. In its latest effort to strengthen this collaboration, the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development – School Effectiveness Division (BHROD-SED) , has released a key resource: the SGC To-Do Calendar for 2025 . 🏫 What Is the SGC and Why It Matters in Every School Under the SBM framework , the SGC functions as a collaborative planning and monitoring mechanism . It brings together school leaders, parents, barangay officials, and other partners to design solutions that meet learners’ needs. According to DepEd SBM policy guidelines , shared governance improves transparency, responsiveness, and sustainability in public education. By involving multiple stakeholders in planning a...

The Department of Education (DepEd) has once again reinforced its commitment to making early childhood education more accessible by amending the existing policies on Kindergarten enrollment . With the recent issuance of DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2025 , families across the Philippines can now look forward to improved access to Kindergarten programs—especially for children who turn five years old later in the year. 🧒 Equal Access for All Filipino Children In accordance with Republic Act 10157 (Kindergarten Education Act of 2012) and RA 10533 (Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013) , the new directive underscores that Kindergarten is compulsory and non-negotiable . All children must complete at least one year of Kindergarten before entering Grade 1 , making it a foundational stage in every Filipino child’s basic education journey. 📅 New Age Cut-Off Rule for Kinder Enrollment Starting School Year 2025–2026 , a revised guideline takes effect. Under the new enrollment procedures , ch...

The Department of Education (DepEd) has released the official school calendar for School Year (SY) 2025–2026 , and many schools are now preparing their customized versions based on local needs and regional considerations. A customized DepEd school calendar ensures schools can align important academic and administrative activities with national events , local holidays , and climate-specific adjustments , while still complying with DepEd’s required number of school days. 🔎 Key Features of the 2025–2026 School Calendar: First day of classes End of classes Quarterly exams and breaks National and local holidays Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTC) In-Service Trainings (INSET) By providing a localized school calendar , educators and parents can better prepare for the academic year ahead. Schools are reminded to submit their customized school calendars to their respective DepEd regional offices for approval. For teachers, school heads, and parents, this calendar serv...

The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued DepEd Memorandum No. 040, s. 2025 , updating the composition of its Committee on Anti-Red Tape (CART) to ensure compliance with Republic Act (RA) No. 11032 —the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018 . 📚 Let’s dive deep into the latest updates to promote efficient, transparent, and corruption-free services in the Philippine education sector! 🏛️ Background of DepEd Memorandum No. 040, s. 2025 In line with RA 11032 and Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Memorandum Circular No. 2023-08 , DepEd has revised its CART composition both at the Central Office and in field offices. This move strengthens the department’s commitment to fighting bureaucratic delays and improving service delivery across all levels. 👥 New Composition of the DepEd CART (Central Office) At the DepEd Central Office (CO) , the CART is now composed as follows: Chairperson : Secretary of Education Vice Chairperson : Executi...

This blog post provides a detailed explanation of the Department of Education's (DepEd) latest guidelines on granting vacation service credits (VSC) to public school teachers in the Philippines. It summarizes DepEd Order No. 013, s. 2024, issued on September 18, 2024. What are Vacation Service Credits (VSC)? VSCs are extra non-monetary benefits given to teachers for work performed beyond their regular hours or duties. These credits can be used to offset absences due to illness or deductions in vacation pay for personal reasons or late appointments. Who is entitled to VSC? All public school teachers are entitled to VSC, with some limitations: Incumbents: Up to 30 days per year. New hires: Appointed within 4 months of the school year: Up to 30 days. Appointed after 4 months: Up to 45 days (for the current year only). Teachers reassigned to non-teaching functions: Earn regular vacation and sick leave credits only. Eligible Activities for VSC Teachers can earn VSC for various activiti...