Edukahon: How DepEd’s School Recovery Kit Helps Teachers and Learners After Disasters

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.

Simply put, DepEd will provide these kits to schools, teachers, and learners depending on their needs and the type of disaster they face.

Edukahon for Schools

Schools often take the hardest hit during disasters. Edukahon for Schools ensures quick recovery so classes can resume.

• Basic Package (₱2,625)

  • Whiteboard or blackboard

  • First Aid Kit (bandages, alcohol, iodine, gauze, etc.)

  • Solar-powered portable battery (100,000 mAh)

  • Solar-powered lamp

  • Megaphone or portable public address system

• Plus Package (₱130,623)

  • Everything in the Basic package

  • School chairs and foldable tables

  • Smart TV or projector for digital learning

  • Nutritious food cookbook

  • Heavy-duty waterproof canopy tent (3x6m)

  • Starlink Mini (portable Wi-Fi router)

✅ DepEd will provide these packages, depending on the scale of damage in schools.

Edukahon for Teachers

Filipino teachers are known for their resilience, but after disasters they need immediate support. Edukahon for Teachers is designed to help them teach again right away.

• Basic Package (₱1,109)

  • Chalk, markers, erasers

  • Notebooks, bond paper, ballpoint pens

  • Flash drive

  • Hygiene kit

• Plus Package (₱15,061–₱45,061)

  • Everything in the Basic package

  • Laptop or tablet (choice)

  • Powerbank

  • Headphones

  • Flashlight with batteries

  • Go Bag with vest, whistle, and survival foods

  • Reusable water bottle, utensils, collapsible cup/bowl

✅ DepEd will distribute these directly to teachers so they can recover quickly and continue lessons.

Edukahon for Learners

Learners are the most vulnerable during calamities. Edukahon for Learners ensures they receive both academic and personal essentials.

• Basic Package (₱780)

  • School supplies (pens, pencils, crayons, papers, folders, ruler, scissors, glue, sharpener)

  • Hygiene kit (face masks, toothbrush, wipes, powder, sanitary pads)

  • First aid items (bandages, cotton balls, alcohol, iodine, gauze, whistle)

  • Kids’ slippers and rain gear

  • Flashlight with batteries

• Plus Package (₱8,749–₱39,248)

  • Everything in the Basic package

  • Laptop or tablet (choice)

  • Powerbank

  • Survival foods

  • Emergency utensils

✅ DepEd will provide these to students, especially those in hardest-hit areas.

Risk-Specific Edukahon

DepEd also created Risk-Specific Edukahon kits, customized for schools facing frequent floods or earthquakes/volcanic eruptions.

• For Floods

  • Basic (₱4,815): Emergency go bags, hygiene kits, survival foods, clothing, portable radios.

  • Plus (₱80,053): Everything in Basic + tents on stilts, retractable tents, walkie-talkies, rescue boats, and clearing equipment.

• For Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions

  • Basic (₱3,965): Trauma kits, go bags, hard hats, hygiene kits, radios, and survival clothing.

  • Plus (₱80,053): Everything in Basic + large retractable tents, walkie-talkies, and clearing/repair equipment.

✅ These will be deployed by DepEd in high-risk communities to keep learning spaces safe.

Why Edukahon Matters to DepEd Teachers

Teachers in the Philippines often go beyond their role as educators—they become caregivers, counselors, and community leaders during disasters. Edukahon helps them by:

• Giving ready teaching supplies so lessons don’t stop.

• Ensuring their personal safety with go bags and survival kits.

• Providing access to digital tools for flexible learning.

For teachers who have had to use chalk on plywood or teach under trees, Edukahon offers much-needed relief and dignity.

Personal Insight

When I first learned that DepEd will officially provide Edukahon kits, I felt relief for our teachers and students. I’ve seen too many teachers using their own money to replace supplies after a typhoon. This program is a clear message that DepEd is serious about supporting education, no matter what challenges we face.

A Step Toward Safer and Smarter Schools

Edukahon is more than just a box of supplies—it’s DepEd’s promise of preparedness and care. By funding, preparing, and deploying these kits nationwide, DepEd ensures that learning continues even in the toughest times.

What do you think—should DepEd expand Edukahon further so every classroom has its own mini-kit? Share your thoughts in the comments!

🌟 Revolutionizing Education in the Philippines: How the Dynamic Learning Program is Shaping the Future of Learning 🌟

In a bold stride toward resilient and inclusive education, the Department of Education (DepEd) is set to roll out a transformative pilot project: the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP). This initiative isn’t just a temporary fix to disruptions caused by calamities or overcrowded classrooms—it’s a reimagination of how students engage with knowledge, especially in the most resource-strapped environments.

📘 What is the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP)?

At the heart of this innovative approach is a philosophy rooted in “Learning by Doing”. Developed by renowned educators Dr. Christopher Bernido and Dr. Ma. Victoria Carpio-Bernido, the DLP emphasizes student-centered learning, minimizing dependency on traditional lectures and promoting active, independent discovery.

Instead of spending most of their time passively listening, students engage directly with their lessons through structured Learning Activity Sheets (LAS). In this model, 70% of the learning time is activity-based, while only 30% is allocated to lectures. This shift ensures that students become critical thinkers who are deeply engaged in their learning journey—key traits for navigating both academic and real-life challenges.

🔄 Transforming Classrooms into Hubs of Independent Learning

The Dynamic Learning Program revolutionizes how classrooms operate, particularly through its Parallel Learning Scheme. Here’s how it works: multiple sections tackle the same subject at the same time, with only one master teacher leading the lecture. The remaining students are guided by facilitators as they work through their LAS. This not only addresses the chronic issue of teacher shortages but also maximizes efficiency in overcrowded schools.

What’s even more revolutionary is that this setup fosters a culture where learners rely less on external help and more on their problem-solving abilities and comprehension skills.

🛠️ Tailored for Emergencies and Overcrowding

The DLP’s most powerful feature is its adaptability. Whether it’s a typhoon disrupting in-person classes or urban schools bursting at the seams, the program offers sustainable solutions. In emergency-prone regions like Region V, students can continue learning even without internet or electricity. Meanwhile, multi-shift schools in NCR and CALABARZON are testing a blended model, combining limited face-to-face instruction with home-based activity work.

These tailored implementations prove that the DLP is not just another experiment—it’s a flexible educational framework for a rapidly changing world.

📂 The Power of Portfolios and LAS

Instead of relying solely on exams, DLP students build portfolios showcasing their completed Learning Activity Sheets. This approach emphasizes depth over quantity, providing a clear, personalized record of student growth. Teachers gain a richer understanding of each learner’s progress, while students benefit from having a ready-made resource for review and reflection.

In addition, these LAS are curriculum-aligned, easy to use independently, and perfect for self-paced learning, making them a boon during school suspensions or for learners in remote communities.

📊 Evidence-Based Implementation: A Game Changer

This isn’t a shot in the dark. The DLP Pilot will be evaluated through a rigorous Randomized Control Trial (RCT) in School Year 2025–2026. Spread across 450 schools in varying contexts—from mainstream classrooms to multi-shift and emergency settings—this scientific approach will help determine the real impact of DLP on student performance in core subjects like English, Math, and Science.

By comparing control groups with those using the DLP, the Department of Education aims to gather actionable insights and solidify evidence-based educational reforms in the Philippines.

🧠 Training, Testing, and Monitoring: Ensuring Success

Before the full rollout, educators will undergo certification training developed in collaboration with CVIF and partners like PLDT-SMART. This ensures a uniform standard of delivery. Standard LAS will be distributed and used across all pilot schools.

Afterward, students will take pre-tests and post-tests in key subjects to measure gains. Ongoing evaluations by DepEd officials will monitor the pilot’s implementation and effectiveness, ensuring that feedback loops are in place for continuous improvement.

🚀 Looking Ahead: Why DLP Matters More Than Ever

In an age marked by rapid change, climate-related disruptions, and rising demands for 21st-century skills, the Dynamic Learning Program offers a way forward. By investing in strategies that empower students, decentralize instruction, and build resilience, the Philippines is stepping into a future where education is not only accessible but also empowering and enduring.