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Region X shines at NSPC 2026, leads secondary level in golds
ORMOC CITY, 17 April 2026 – The delegation of Department of Education Region X (DepEd Region X) delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) held in Ormoc City from April 13–17, 2026, earning a total of 13 major wins in individual and two special awards for group events. Region X…
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DepEd underscores PBBM’s promise to prioritize education in Albay school visit, PhilSports inauguration
PASIG CITY, 19 November 2025 — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday reaffirmed that education remains central to the administration’s agenda, citing President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s back-to-back engagements in Albay and Pasig City as the national government focuses on learners’ welfare, disaster readiness, and youth development. During the President’s briefing at Cararayan-Naga Elementary…
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DepEd launches STRIDE, Classroom Summit for good governance, transparency in school building projects
CLARK, PAMPANGA, 20 November 2025 — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday held the first-ever Classroom Summit, bringing together government agencies, private contractors, local governments, and development partners to address delays in classroom construction and improve flexibility, innovation, transparency, accountability, and good governance in education infrastructure. For years, DepEd’s classroom backlog — estimated at…
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DepEd pushes long-term education fixes as nationwide MANCOM convenes in Palawan
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, 17 November 2025 — The Department of Education emphasized long-term structural reforms in basic education as regional officials from across the country met in Palawan for the nationwide Management Committee Meeting, using MIMAROPA’s conditions as a working case to strengthen learning continuity, system integrity, and school readiness in disaster-prone areas. “Ang bilin…
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PH delegation marches strong at ASEAN School Games as DepEd boosts school sports program
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BRUNEI, 21 November 2025 — The Philippines fielded a 200-strong delegation of student-athletes, coaches, and officials at the opening ceremony of the 14th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) on Thursday, marking the country’s renewed push to strengthen youth sports under the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). The country’s…
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DepEd steps up drive to curb learning loss with revitalized DepEd TV
MAKATI CITY, 6 November 2025 — As part of its broader strategy to address learning loss, the Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with the Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) and Solar Pictures, Inc. to revitalize DepEd TV, the flagship educational broadcast platform that proved vital during the pandemic by bringing lessons to millions of…
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DepEd NorMin recognizes new school leaders in Project: CELLS and NQESH induction
Cagayan de Oro City — DepEd Region X honored emerging school leaders through the Recognition and Induction Ceremony of Project: CELLS Completers (NQESH Passers) at Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, on October 31, 2025. Organized by the Human Resource Development Division (HRDD) and the National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP-RX), the…
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DepEd calls for full funding of education mandates to address functional illiteracy
PASIG CITY, 3 November 2025 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is calling for the continued fulfillment of the Constitution’s mandate that education remain the highest budgetary priority, emphasizing that addressing the country’s literacy challenges requires funding that matches the actual costs and scale of its expanding responsibilities. DepEd noted that while its mandate has…
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DepEd strengthens coordination on class suspensions, vows balance between safety and learning
MAKATI CITY, 4 November 2025 — The Department of Education (DepEd) is working with other government agencies to establish a unified and timely guideline for class suspension announcements, recognizing that every canceled school day carries long-term effects on children’s learning. At a recent inter-agency meeting joined by the Department of the Interior and Local Government…
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2025 TECHVOC Day highlights skills, innovation, and industry readiness in Region X
By William C. Agomana RO EPS-EPP/TLE/TVL/JDVP/RFS Iligan City — Iligan City National High School (ICNHS) hosted the 2025 TECHVOC Day on October 2, 2025, spotlighting Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) skills, innovation, and industry readiness across Region X. Supported by the Schools Division Office of Iligan City under the leadership of Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Jonathan S. Dela…


