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When classes are disrupted by typhoons, floods, or earthquakes, many Filipino teachers and learners are left wondering: paano na ang klase? Thankfully, the Department of Education (DepEd) has created Edukahon , a standardized school recovery kit that will be provided and deployed nationwide to ensure learning continues even during disasters. Click here to read DepEd Memorandum No. 86, Series 2025 What Is Edukahon? Edukahon is an official DepEd emergency education response package launched in 2025. It is not just a plan—it is a funded program that will be rolled out in all DepEd offices, schools, and community learning centers across the Philippines. Here’s why it matters: DepEd recognizes that disasters can’t stop the right to education. Funding for Edukahon will come from the Basic Education Curriculum funds . Kits will be prepositioned and rapidly deployed by DepEd’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) together with regional and division offices. ...

The ARAL Program (Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning) of the Department of Education (DepEd) is more than just a government response to pandemic-induced learning gaps. While most discussions focus on the students and teachers, a deeper and often overlooked narrative reveals that stakeholder support , especially from LGUs, parents, and government agencies , plays a transformative role in this initiative. This blog takes a fresh, community-centered perspective on RULE VII of the ARAL Program’s implementing rules and regulations, showcasing how collaborative governance and grassroots involvement are shaping the future of Philippine education. 🏛️ Local Government Units: The Hidden Engines Behind Learning Recovery Contrary to the usual belief that DepEd bears the sole responsibility for implementing educational programs, Section 21 of Rule VII recognizes that Local Government Units (LGUs) are key actors in educational recovery. According to Republic Act No. 11292 , also kno...

In the drive to strengthen reading proficiency among Filipino students, the Department of Education (DepEd) continues to implement the Philippine Informal Reading Inventory (PHIL-IRI) . The PHIL-IRI Grade 7–10 Group Screening Test and Pre-Test are essential components of this literacy monitoring program. But beyond viewing these as mere diagnostic tools, it's time we recognize their deeper role in shaping a responsive and inclusive learning environment. 📖 Reframing the Purpose of PHIL-IRI in Secondary Education Many educators see the PHIL-IRI Group Screening Test as a simple pre-assessment before diving into the school year. However, taking a different perspective reveals that it serves as a reflection of how our reading instruction aligns with learners' contexts . This test doesn't merely detect who can or cannot read—it unearths the gaps in vocabulary exposure , comprehension skills , and reading fluency that students have accumulated through the years. According...