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As part of the nationwide rollout of the Revised K to 12 MATATAG Curriculum , the Department of Education (DepEd) has launched a region-specific attendance system for teacher training activities targeted at Grades 2, 3, 5, and 8 . These sessions, which precede the official class opening for School Year 2025–2026 , are crucial to ensuring that educators are fully equipped to handle the updated learning competencies aligned with the MATATAG framework. According to the National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP) , this strategy not only provides capacity-building for teachers but also allows Regional Offices (ROs) and Schools Division Offices (SDOs) to tailor their training schedules based on local context, needs, and instructional realities. To support this effort, DepEd has assigned dedicated online attendance links for each region, ensuring streamlined data collection and accountability. 🖥️ Region-Based Attendance Tracking: What Teachers Need to Know 🧭 The DepEd MAT...

When most articles talk about the first day of school , they usually list supplies to bring, clothes to wear, or how to label notebooks. But let’s shift the perspective. Instead of focusing on what’s in your backpack, let's focus on what’s in your mindset . A positive, focused approach can transform that nerve-wracking first day into a launchpad for an amazing school year. 🌞 Start with Your Internal Weather Report: Setting Emotional Climate 🧘 Before the alarm clock even rings, your emotional preparation determines how the rest of the day unfolds. According to the American Psychological Association , students who practice mindfulness and self-regulation strategies perform better academically and socially. So, don’t just lay out your clothes—lay out your intentions . Ask yourself: "How do I want to feel today?" and "How do I want others to feel around me?" Your mood can be more contagious than a cold in a classroom, and the first day of school is the ...

As the nation proudly commemorates the 127th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence , the Department of Education (DepEd) takes on a proactive role in honoring our history and empowering our youth. This year's theme, “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” , captures the essence of the celebration— freedom , future , and history —woven together to guide a nation rising from its past and marching into its future. 📜 Honoring Independence Through Action, Not Just Memory Grounded in Proclamation No. 110 (s.1963) and Administrative Order No. 23 (s.2011) , the Department of Education is once again joining forces with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) to breathe new relevance into our national observances. Far from a symbolic routine, this year’s celebration—spanning May 28 to June 30, 2025 —serves as a catalyst for education, national pride, and civic consciousness . According to the NHCP, commemorations like these must go beyond fanfare ...

As the Department of Education (DepEd) forges ahead with solutions to address educational challenges in the Philippines, the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) emerges as a compelling innovation. Developed by Dr. Christopher Bernido and Dr. Ma. Victoria Carpio-Bernido of the Central Visayan Institute Foundation (CVIF) , the DLP is a shift from conventional teaching toward activity-based, independent learning . Now being piloted for School Year 2025–2026, the DLP stands on three pillars of application, each uniquely tailored to real-world schooling issues: mainstream education , multi-shift congestion , and emergency learning environments . These three implementations aim to deliver continuity , equity , and resilience across diverse school contexts. 📚 1. Mainstream Implementation: Elevating Core Learning Through Reform 🏫 In selected secondary schools across Regions VII, XI , and the Negros Island Region (NIR) , the DLP is integrated as part of daily classroom instruction . Unlike...

The Department of Education (DepEd) continues to value its workforce by offering a ₱7,000 annual medical allowance —a vital financial boost meant to assist with escalating healthcare costs. While the program aims to support all those in service, it is important to know exactly who qualifies to receive this government-funded subsidy . If you're unsure whether you meet the criteria for the DepEd medical allowance 2025 , this guide explores eligibility from a realistic and empowering perspective —so you can claim what’s rightfully yours if you qualify. 🏛️ 1. Established Government Personnel 🧑‍🏫 To be eligible, you must already be in government service and render at least a total or an aggregate of six (6) months of service in a fiscal year. This includes: Leave with pay Services under approved flexible work arrangements This requirement is anchored in the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) guidelines, which outline what constitutes actual government service. If you’...

In 2025, the Department of Education (DepEd) continues its efforts to support its personnel’s well-being by granting a medical allowance of up to ₱7,000 . However, not everyone qualifies. If you're unsure whether you or someone you know is eligible for the DepEd medical allowance , this guide is your go-to resource. We'll explore who are not entitled and why—helping you avoid confusion and prevent unnecessary claims. 🚫 Excluded from the DepEd Medical Allowance: Who’s Not Covered? Understanding eligibility for government benefits is crucial, especially when it comes to health and financial support . According to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Circular No. 2024-6 and Executive Order No. 64, s. 2024 , the following groups are explicitly excluded from receiving the DepEd medical allowance. Let’s dig deeper into these categories to understand why they fall outside the coverage. 🧑‍💼 1. Those Without Employer-Employee Relationship 📋 One of the core criter...

In a welcome move for the education sector, the Department of Education (DepEd) is finally rolling out the much-awaited ₱7,000 medical allowance for both teaching and non-teaching personnel in public schools. This decision aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to boost healthcare support for government employees—ensuring their well-being amid the demanding nature of public service. 💡 What Makes This Medical Assistance Initiative More Than Just a Cash Handout? Unlike past provisions that merely offered one-time reliefs, this year’s release stands out for being more strategically flexible and employee-focused . The DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2025 , issued under the leadership of Secretary Sonny Angara , clearly outlines that this is not just financial assistance—it’s a commitment to health protection for the education workforce , who often sacrifice personal well-being in service of their students. According to Philippine News Agency and as reiterated in state...