Proposed Trimester System Still Under Review

Proposed trimester system still under review

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Amid concerns from the education sector over the proposed shift to a trimester system, the Department of Education (DepEd) said the plan remained under review, and no final decision has been made. In a statement released on Tuesday, February 17, the agency said consultations had been set with education officials and stakeholders to discuss the possible effects of the proposal on schools and classroom practice. READ: DepEd …

DepEd says trimester plan not final after pushback from teachers

Days after it announced a possible trimester system for public schools, the Department of Education is now clarifying that this remains a proposal and no final decision has been made — a notably cautious tone after receiving criticism from teachers' groups.

DepEd to consult stakeholders, legislators on proposed trimestral schedule

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) said that it would consider suggestions from legislators, teachers and stakeholders on its proposal to shift to a trimestral system by the school year 2026-2027.The shift, according to DepEd, would ensure strategic curriculum implementation through the appropriate distribution of learning blocks covering academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities..But several groups have crit…

DepEd's trimester system: Bam Aquino says no law needed

Senator Bam Aquino on Tuesday said that the Department of Education (DepEd) does not need a law, only an administrative order, to implement its plan to have public schools shift to a trimester system.

DepEd Breaks Silence on Growing Concerns Over Proposed Trimester System

Teachers and Lawmakers Question Trimester Plan as DepEd Responds DEPED – The Department of Education (DepEd) addressed mounting concerns from teachers and lawmakers regarding its proposed Trimester System. The Department of Education has issued a statement expressing its understanding of the concerns raised by teachers, stakeholders, and lawmakers regarding the proposed Trimester System. In a ... Read more The post DepEd Breaks Silence on Growin…

On the Proposed Trimester System

17 February 2026 — The Department of Education (DepEd) acknowledges the concerns raised by our legislators, teachers, and stakeholders. We take these views seriously as we acknowledge that structural reform and systemic issues, such as classroom shortage and teacher welfare, are not mutually exclusi