Cellphones buzzing mid-lesson, students sneaking a scroll during seatwork, a teacher's attention split between the whiteboard and a group chat notification—these are everyday classroom realities that the Department of Education (DepEd) is moving to correct. On March 24, 2026, DepEd issued DepEd Order No. 006, s. 2026, the Guidelines on Ensuring a Safe and Motivating Learning Environment (ESMLE) were issued, and by late June, regional offices nationwide were directing school h

Values education shapes the character of Filipino students — but for many schools, delivering it consistently across grade levels while staying aligned with Department of Education (DepEd) standards remains a challenge. To address this, the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines – National Capital Region (CEAP-NCR) developed the Harmonized GMRC/VE with Christian Living Education content — a unified program that brings together Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC

Typhoons, floods, earthquakes, extreme heat, and other emergencies interrupt learning in Philippine schools every year — and every suspended class day widens learning gaps. To address this, the Department of Education (DepEd) issued DepEd Order No. 14, s. 2026, the Guidelines on Learning Continuity in Emergencies, signed on June 4, 2026, in time for the opening of School Year 2026–2027. The order gives school heads and schools division superintendents a clearer framework for