Thank you for creating a space dedicated to discussing education in the Philippines. Meaningful conversations between students, teachers, parents, and policymakers are essential if we want to address the challenges facing the education system.

One area that deserves more attention is helping students better understand and track their academic performance. When learners can easily monitor their progress, identify weak areas, and set realistic goals, they are often better prepared for higher education, scholarships, and future career opportunities.

I've found that resources focused on academic progress tracking can be particularly helpful in supporting students throughout their educational journey.
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More data emerge on the severity of the Philippines' literacy crisis — a long-standing problem that requires not just one solution. Read the full report by @Jelo Mantaring - Rappler https://www.rappler.com/philippines/results-senior-high-school-literacy-numeracy-assessment-march-2026/

Good morning. Back to school na nga!

We are here at the Commonwealth Elementary School in Quezon City to cover their first day of school. Flag ceremony here will start at 5:45 am. @here

Flag ceremony is underway. Many students stand in line at the court and along their hallways to participate in the activity.

We’re here at the Batasan Hills National High School, one of the most populous schools in Metro Manila. Students are now in a 30-minute break.

BALIK ESKWELA IN CAVITE

Students of Navarro Elementary School in General Trias City sing ‘Lupang Hinirang’ on their first day back to school on Monday, June 8. School principal Narciso  Taccad says he expects the number of enrollees to increase from 3,414 in the next two weeks due to late enrollees. Photos by Dennis Abrina/Rappler

DepEd to check status of Mindanao schools after M7.8-quake off Sarangani

Statement of DepEd

Nakikipag-ugnayan na ang Department of Education (DepEd) sa mga regional at division offices sa mga paaralan na naapektuhan ng magnitude 7.8 na lindol na naitala malapit sa Sarangani at mga karatig probinsya ngayong umaga, June 8.

Batay sa paunang ulat, isang gusali sa Matanao National High School sa Davao del Sur ang gumuho kasunod ng lindol.

Dahil sa epekto ng lindol at mga kasunod na aftershocks, suspendido ang mga klase sa lahat ng antas sa mga apektadong lugar sa Mindanao, sa utos na rin ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Patuloy na nakikipag-ugnayan ang DepEd sa mga lokal na pamahalaan upang maberipika ang sitwasyon sa bawat paaralan at matiyak ang kaligtasan ng mga mag-aaral at personnel.

Isinasagawa na rin ang rapid assessment ng mga paaralan, partikular sa mga lugar na nakaranas ng malalakas na pagyanig, upang matukoy ang anumang pinsala sa mga gusali at iba pang pasilidad. Mahigpit na ipinatutupad ang inspeksyon at safety assessment bago pahintulutang gamitin muli ang anumang pasilidad ng paaralan.

Nananatiling pangunahing prayoridad ng DepEd ang kaligtasan ng ating mga mag-aaral, guro, at kawani. Magpapatuloy ang pagbibigay ng mga update habang dumarating ang mga beripikadong ulat mula sa mga apektadong rehiyon. @here

Initiatives that improve awareness, support learning pathways, and help students stay informed are always valuable. Resources such as https://www.result.pk/educom/ can also complement these efforts by providing educational updates and information that students can use to make better academic decisions.

Group calls for teachers’ living wage in Day 1 of new school year

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) pushed for the living wage for teachers as schools end their first day of classes in school year 2026-2027 on Monday afternoon, June 8.

In a protest at the Welcome Rotonda in Quezon City, the ACT called for the P50,000 entry level salary for teachers, as well as a higher budget for the education sector.

Photos from ACT @here

The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 1 out of 7 passed the Veterinarians Special Professional Licensure Examination given by the Board of Veterinary Medicine in Hong Kong and Singapore last May 2026.

HAPPENING NOW: Students of Ateneo de Manila demand institutional accountability and mourn the passing of athletes Rene Bartebonia and Divine Adili after they drowned in a team-building activity.

The group called for transparency from the Ateneo administration throughout the ongoing investigation.

Progressive groups from the Katipunan contingent, led by the League of Filipino Students-Katipunan, gathered in front of Gate 2.5 during a candle-lighting protest seeking justice for Ateneo basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, who died in a drowning incident during a team-building activity in Aurora.

Kabataan Party-list Representative Lorelie Potenciano demanded clear answers regarding the deaths of the two athletes and called on the community to critically examine the systems responsible for ensuring the safety, welfare, and protection of student-athletes.

A memorial for the two late Ateneo Mens Basketball Players, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, is held today, June 11.

The Ateneo community gathered in solidarity at a candle lighting followed by a memorial mass for Rene and Divine.

Ateneans also wore black in honor of the lives lost and to heed the call for justice, truth, and accountability. | via Angela Ballerda/Rappler

The Professional Regulation Commission announces that 13 out of 17 passed the Master Plumbers Special Professional Licensure Examination given by the

Board for Master Plumbers in Singapore and Taipei last May 2026. Congratulations! @here

A classroom shared by Grade 3 and Grade 4 students at Blala Elementary School in Barangay San Jose, General Santos City, is no longer usable after it was destroyed by the June 8 magnitude 7.8 earthquake.

Jelo Mantaring takes a look at the school in this report. https://web.facebook.com/share/v/1D8C7GaLmd/