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MAKATI CITY, 04 February 2026 — The Department of Education (DepEd) outlined the agency’s forward-looking plans to reform and strengthen the education system during its National Planning Conference—anchoring policy directions, strategic priorities, and implementation roadmaps on the recommendations put forward in the Final Report of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II).
"Para sa taong ito, kinakailangan nating ilatag ang ating mga prayoridad upang masigurong bawat sentimo sa ating 2026 budget ay magagamit nang wasto. We owe it to our teachers and learners to deliver the highest quality education possible," Education Secretary Sonny Angara said.
During the discussions, DepEd underscored the need to strengthen the Learning System through the seamless integration of curriculum, teaching and learning processes, assessment, learning materials, teacher training, and alternative learning delivery modalities.
For 2026, the Department will prioritize the review and consolidation of Special Curricular Programs, while sustaining the implementation of the strengthened Senior High School (SHS) curriculum, including the expansion of Grade 12 elective offerings. Learners will also be provided with clearer post-K to 12 pathways through the rollout of the National Entrepreneurship Challenge.
In terms of learning resources, the agency reported that the majority of textbooks have already been procured and are expected to be delivered by June, in time for the opening of the next school year. This will also support the full implementation of the Strengthened SHS program across public schools nationwide.
The Department likewise reiterated that a key priority for the year is the enhancement of school-based staffing. DepEd is targeting the filling of 32,916 new teaching positions; 6,000 Principal I items; 11,268 Administrative Officer II items; 5,000 Project Development Officer I items; and 10,000 School Counselor Associate I items. In addition, more than 100,000 teachers are set to receive their “long overdue” promotions under the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System.
Human resource reforms will shift toward transformational workforce development, supported by artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platforms for workforce planning, assessment of school head applicants, human resource deployment, and the streamlining of school forms. These initiatives also support the agency’s broader efforts to integrate technology into basic education.
To uphold its learner-centered mandate, DepEd will also intensify learning recovery and continuity measures aimed at preventing learning losses caused by natural disasters, classroom congestion, malnutrition, absenteeism, and bullying.
The Department also highlighted the increase in budget allocation for schools’ Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE)—from P48 billion in 2025 to P60 billion in 2026—to ensure that school heads, personnel, and teachers are sufficiently supported in implementing programs and initiatives on the ground.
"Sa tulong ng pondong ipinagkaloob sa atin ng ating mahal na Pangulo, President Bongbong Marcos, at ng Kongreso, patuloy nating isusulong ang mahahalagang reporma sa edukasyon—para sa Bagong Pilipinas," Secretary Angara said.
Attended by officials from the Central and field offices nationwide, the conference focused on comprehensive discussion of the Five-Point Reform Agenda and the Quality Basic Education Development Plan (QBEDP). The Department emphasized the imperative for reforms to be coherent, data-driven, and resilient—ensuring alignment across policy, planning, and execution.
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