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Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Sonny Angara expresses appreciation to the leadership and his colleagues in the Senate for being able to scrutinize House Bill No. 7727 or the proposed P4.506 trillion national budget for 2021 and stay on schedule towards its timely enactment despite serious challenges including typhoons, floods, power outages, connectivity problems, and the existing global pandemic on November 26, 2020.  The Senate with a vote of 22 affirmative, zero negative, zero abstention, passed on third and final reading House Bill No. 7727 or the proposed P4.506 trillion national budget for 2021, during the hybrid plenary session Thursday.  Joseph Vidal, Senate PRIB

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Angara vows to continue education reforms aligned with Marcos' vision to improve learning quality

Francis Orcio

ABS-CBN News

<p>MANILA — Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday said the Department of Education will continue key reforms to improve the quality of Philippine education as he stays at its helm.</p><p>“Well, tuloy ang reporma na gusto ni Pangulong Marcos at ang puno&#x27;t dulo niya na itaas ang kalidad ng ating edukasyon,” Angara said in an interview at the sidelines of the National Skills Summit 2025 in Edsa Shangri-la Hotel in Mandaluyong City.</p><p>As schools prepare for the opening of classes later this month,  the department is facing long-standing challenges, including the shortage of classrooms and the workload burden on teachers.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/5/24/group-asks-deped-to-fast-track-hiring-of-16-000-new-teachers-1231">Group asks DepEd to fast-track hiring of 16,000 new teachers</a></div><p>Angara acknowledged these issues, saying the agency has laid out solutions to address them, including hiring 20,000 new teachers and 10,000 administrative officers. </p><p>He said hiring administrative officers will help free up teachers so they can concentrate on teaching.</p><div><strong>PILOT TEST OF NEW SHS CURRICULUM<br/></strong></div><p>Angara also highlighted significant changes in the senior high school curriculum set for pilot implementation starting June 16 at more than 800 selected schools.</p><p>He said the updated curriculum will ensure that students graduate with practical skills and credentials.</p><p>“Dahil gusto nga ni Pangulo na iyong mga graduates natin ay mas maganda ang kanilang credentials, whether it&#x27;s pagdating sa national certificates or NCs ng technical vocational or tech pro strand, pwede na siya makakuha ng magandang tamang trabaho,” Angara explained.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/5/8/fewer-lessons-learning-tracks-in-senior-high-program-deped-plans-to-test-1542">Fewer lessons, learning tracks in senior high program DepEd plans to test</a></div><p>He emphasized that the original intent behind adding two years in senior high school was to give students a better shot at employment, even if they choose not to pursue a college education. </p><p>In line with global trends and the rise of artificial intelligence, digital literacy and AI skills have also been integrated into the new curriculum.</p><p>Angara stressed the importance of comprehension in engaging with AI tools.</p><p>“Crucial part of the curriculum na iyong digital literacy, iyong kakayahan para sa AI. Prompt dependent iyong AI. Ibig sabihin, kung ano iyong tinatanong mo sa AI, mas maganda ang sagot kung maganda ang tanong. E’ kung hindi marunong makaintindi, hindi makakatanong ang isang bata,” he said.</p><p>To rally nationwide support for school preparations, Angara said President Marcos Jr. will lead the launch of Brigada Eskwela next week.</p><p>The annual initiative encourages volunteerism and community participation in school cleanups and minor repairs of school facilities.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/5/18/gov-t-should-prioritize-education-crisis-diokno-1740">Gov’t should prioritize education crisis – Diokno</a></div>

<p>Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday said the Department of Education will continue implementing key reforms to improve the quality of Philippine education as he stays on as the agency chief.</p>

Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday said the Department of Education will continue implementing key reforms to improve the quality of Philippine education as he stays on as the agency chief.

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Angara vows to continue reforms to improve PH education

Francis Orcio,

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Published June 05, 2025 03:41 PM PHT

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Updated June 05, 2025 04:22 PM PHT

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