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Parents and students, check the class postings at Bolton Elementary School as the new academic year begins. (Vhan Mary Z. Bagalay, intern)

Families still spend thousands in “free” public education

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - As public schools open on June 8, Mary Jean Lahoy-Lahoy has already spent thousands for her children this school year. The 48-year old mother originally from…

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Read more about the article Amid record-high 2026 DepEd budget, teachers warn of persistent shortages and low wages
BUILDING BETTER SCHOOLS. A worker smooths freshly poured concrete outside a classroom as repair works continue ahead of the school year. Schools nationwide are undertaking infrastructure improvements to address classroom shortages and enhance learning environments. Photo by Wendyl Geronimo (davaotoday.com)

Amid record-high 2026 DepEd budget, teachers warn of persistent shortages and low wages

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Despite the record-high education budget for 2026, teachers and advocates warn that long-standing problems remain unresolved as Philippine public schools open classes today, June 8. Yet…

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Read more about the article Teachers still adjusting to MATATAG curriculum
BALIK ESKWELA. Pupils from Magallanes Elementary School line up as their teacher tours them inside the school premises on June 6, the second day of the opening of classes across the country. The opening of classes on June 5 is mar with the usual problems of insufficient number of classrooms, teachers, among others. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Teachers still adjusting to MATATAG curriculum

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -This school opening marks the second year of the phasing in of the MATATAG K-10 curriculum, but teachers are still adjusting and learning along the start of…

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