THE DEPARTMENT of Education  has called for the full and sustained funding of all education mandates to address the country’s literacy challenges and ensure that every learner has a fair and equal opportunity to succeed.

“With the support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., we are aligning resources, streamlining functions, and focusing on what matters most — foundational learning and literacy recovery,” DepEd said.

The agency noted that several reforms are currently being implemented, including the rollout of the streamlined K–10 and Senior High School curricula, nationwide teacher training, the establishment of the DepEd Principals Academy, and the expansion of classroom construction and textbook procurement.

DepEd also highlighted efforts to strengthen education technology integration and to deploy additional administrative officers to schools, allowing teachers to focus more on classroom instruction.

The Department reaffirmed its commitment to work closely with other government agencies, local government units, and education partners.

“Together with all agencies, local governments, and partners, we are making sure that every peso invested in education truly counts for every Filipino learner,” DepEd emphasized.