Tag: Sonny Angara

  • Department of Education Investigates Alleged ‘Ghost Students’ in Private Schools

    The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched an investigation into claims of ‘ghost students’ at twelve private schools across nine divisions. Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of this probe, stating that the misuse of public funds allocated for the Senior High School (SHS) voucher program is a serious concern. Angara stressed that DepEd…

  • Department of Education Investigates Alleged ‘Ghost Students’ in 12 Private Schools

    The Department of Education (DepEd) has launched an investigation into claims of ‘ghost students’—students who are enrolled but do not actually exist—in 12 private schools across nine divisions. Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the importance of this probe, stating that DepEd is committed to preventing the misuse of public funds allocated for the Senior High…

  • Philippine Department of Education to Appoint Over 15,000 New Principals in 2025

    The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has announced plans to appoint more than 15,000 qualified educators as school principals this year. This initiative, revealed on February 11, 2025, aims to tackle the significant shortage of school heads, with over half of the nation’s public schools currently operating without a principal, according to the…

  • Department of Education to Overhaul Anti-Bullying Guidelines

    The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced plans to revise the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013, aiming to strengthen efforts against bullying in public schools across the Philippines. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the need for more vigilant monitoring of bullying incidents, noting that the law, which he helped…

  • Education Secretary Angara Pushes for Promotions to Achieve 1:1 Principal-School Ratio

    MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) has highlighted the urgency of promoting and reclassifying staff to meet the goal of having one principal per school. Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized that the current shortage of school heads could be mitigated by elevating qualified head teachers and teachers-in-charge to official principal roles. Angara stated, “We…

  • TESDA Embraces EDCOM 2 Recommendations to Enhance Technical Education

    MANILA – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has announced its readiness to adopt the reforms suggested by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) in its recent report. TESDA Director General Kiko Benitez expressed enthusiasm for the roadmap laid out by EDCOM 2, which aims to fortify the technical-vocational education and…

  • Education Secretary Angara Vows Stronger Collaboration with EDCOM II to Reform Philippine Education

    MANILA – In a significant move to enhance the Philippine education system, Education Secretary Sonny Angara has pledged to deepen his department’s collaboration with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). During the launch of EDCOM II’s Year 2 report, Angara praised the commission’s efforts in pushing forward educational reforms and thanked the legislative…

  • Education Secretary Angara Pledges Stronger Collaboration with EDCOM II to Reform Philippine Education

    MANILA – In a significant move to enhance the Philippine education system, Education Secretary Sonny Angara has vowed to deepen his department’s collaboration with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). This commitment was highlighted during the launch of EDCOM II’s Year 2 report, where Angara praised the Senate, led by Senate President Chiz…

  • Education Secretary Angara Vows Stronger Collaboration with EDCOM II to Enhance Philippine Education

    MANILA – Education Secretary Sonny Angara has pledged to deepen his department’s collaboration with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) to tackle deficiencies in the Philippine education system. In a recent statement, Angara praised the Commission for its pivotal role in educational reform and thanked the legislative body for adopting its suggestions into…

  • Education Secretary Angara Addresses Youth Issues, Welcomes Feedback on Sex Education

    Education Secretary Sonny Angara has openly welcomed feedback on the implementation of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and the proposed Senate Bill No. 1979, aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy. In a recent statement, Angara emphasized his commitment to tackling critical youth issues such as teenage pregnancy, HIV, and gender-based violence. He described CSE as an…