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Good news for private junior high school teachers! The Department of Education (DepEd) has released DepEd Order No. 031, s. 2025 , amending the provisions of DO No. 20, s. 2017. Starting School Year (SY) 2025–2026, the Teachers’ Salary Subsidy (TSS) will increase from ₱18,000 to ₱24,000 per year . This adjustment is part of the government’s ongoing effort to support private school teachers handling Educational Service Contracting (ESC) grantees, recognizing their important role in delivering quality education alongside the public school system. What is the Teachers’ Salary Subsidy (TSS)? The TSS is a government subsidy provided to qualified teachers in private junior high schools that participate in the Educational Service Contracting (ESC) program . It serves as additional financial support for teachers handling ESC grantees. Under DO No. 20, s. 2017 , the subsidy was previously set at ₱18,000 per teacher per school year , unless adjusted by the State Assistance Council (SAC) ....

In a move welcomed by educators and students alike, the Department of Education (DepEd) has shifted its stance on the controversial classroom decor policy that previously banned visual aids and pictures of national heroes from classroom walls. The policy, originally formalized under DepEd Order 21 during former Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte’s term, promoted minimalist classrooms free of posters, tarpaulins, and artwork. But with the current leadership under Secretary Sonny Angara , a more flexible and education-friendly approach is being adopted. 🏫📘 A Return to Color: The Power of Visual Aids in Learning Secretary Sonny Angara recently clarified that the department is no longer strictly implementing the order that led to bare classroom walls , saying, “ Kung ‘yun ang gusto nung mga learners at ng mga teachers, pwede naman silang magkabit .” This softer stance reflects a broader understanding of how visual learning tools play a key role in student engageme...

In a significant update from the Department of Education (DepEd) , the long-anticipated results for the 2024 Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test are finally out! This critical assessment, conducted by DepEd’s Bureau of Education Assessment (BEA) , opens new educational doors for many Alternative Learning System (ALS) learners across the country. 📅 The tests were administered on January 26, 2025 , for the Luzon Cluster , and on February 2, 2025 , for the Visayas and Mindanao Clusters . The official list of passers is now available via regional and local Schools Division Offices (SDOs) , according to the latest memorandum released on June 6, 2025 . 🎓 What Is the A&E Test and Why It Matters The A&E Test —also referred to as the ALS Accreditation and Equivalency Test —serves as an alternate pathway for learners who did not complete formal basic education. As per DepEd Order No. 55, s. 2016 , the goal of this assessment is to measure both academic competencies and...

As the 2025–2026 school year draws near, the spotlight turns to a topic that resonates with many Filipino families: tuition fee increases in private schools . But behind the headlines lies a deeper reality—one rooted not just in numbers, but in the evolving needs of the educational landscape. While some may view rising fees as burdensome, others see it as a necessary step to sustain quality education and retain competent educators. 🧑‍🏫📈 A Closer Look: Why Are Private Schools Increasing Tuition Fees? The Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA) has confirmed that several private schools will implement tuition fee adjustments for the upcoming academic year. But far from being arbitrary, these increases reflect a broader reality: the growing financial needs of educational institutions . According to COCOPEA legal counsel Joseph Noel Estrada, these adjustments are not just responses to inflation. They are driven primarily by the need to improve compensati...