MALACAÑANG on Monday backed broader consultations on the Department of Education (DepEd) proposal to adopt a trimester system for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the shift to a trimester system remains a proposal, with DepEd currently presenting its potential advantages.

“Mas maganda naman talaga na pinag-uusapan lahat ito ng mga stakeholders, ng mga interested parties, lahat, para ma-reach iyong pinakamagandang programa para sa ating mga kabataan,” Castro said during a Palace press briefing on Monday.

“Ito ay proposal pa lamang at inilalahad nila ang maaaring advantage ng pagkakaroon ng trimester na isinusulong ng DepEd. Nandoon pa lang sa stage ng pagpo-propose. So, mas mainam na mas maagarang pang pag-aaral ang gawin kung dapat itong i-implement,” she added.

Under the proposed trimester system, the school year would be divided into three academic terms, which, according to DepEd, could provide teachers with longer uninterrupted teaching periods and improved lesson pacing.