24/02/2026
VP SARA DUTERTE’S ACHIEVEMENTS AS DEPED SECRETARY
Contrary to the propaganda and misleading narratives circulated by political opponents, Vice President Inday Sara Duterte implemented wide-ranging reforms and programs during her tenure as DepEd Secretary.
Below is a consolidated summary of her key achievements within the first year of her education reform agenda.
Curriculum and Learning Reforms
• Launched the MATATAG Curriculum, focusing on foundational skills and decongested learning.
• Piloted the K–10 curriculum in 35 schools across 7 regions.
• Implemented the National Learning Camp (2023) to address learning gaps:
• 939,314 learners (Grades 7–8)
• 229,036 teachers
• 34,383 schools across 16 regions
• Introduced Catch-Up Fridays, dedicating Fridays to reading comprehension, values education, health, and peace education.
• Reviewed and revised the K–12 Program to ensure job-ready graduates.
• Rolled out the National Math Program and National Science and Technology Program.
Senior High School, Employability, and Industry Linkages
• Enhanced Work Immersion Guidelines with pilot programs in construction, tourism, IT, agriculture, and health, upon recommendation of the Private Sector Advisory Council.
• Integrated Junior and Senior High School diplomas into Levels 1 and 2 of the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) to improve employability.
• Established ALS micro-certification, including advocacy materials for learners, implementers, and employers.
School Infrastructure and Facilities
• Delivered 63 Last Mile Schools.
• Built 3,637 new classrooms in 2023.
• Additional classrooms:
• 6,203 under construction
• 811 under procurement
• Completed 4,542 classroom repairs:
• 3,428 ongoing repairs
• 5,896 more scheduled
Technology and Digital Education
• Selected 25 schools for Starlink proof-of-concept testing.
• Provided fiber internet to 305 schools and satellite connectivity to 2,000 public schools nationwide.
• Procured and distributed:
• 4,067 e-learning carts
• 337 Smart TV packages
• 2,366 teaching packages
• 3,161 non-teaching packages
• Distributed ₱8.2 billion worth of ICT equipment (laptops, Smart TVs, routers, hard drives, charging carts) to 2,455 school districts.
• Launched Digi-ED 2028, DepEd’s flagship digital transformation program.
• Initiated talks with Globe, Smart, Starlink, Converge, and RTC for school-wide Wi-Fi access.
Environmental and Community Programs
• Implemented the 236,000 Christmas Trees Project, where DepEd schools planted 2 million trees in one day, certified by Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
• Established and expanded the School-Based Feeding Program.
• Distributed sports supplies to 1,036 schools nationwide.
Private Sector and Education Access
• Laid down the Public–Private Complementarity Framework.
• Assisted over 2 million private school students to reduce congestion in public schools.
• Through the GASTPE Program, supported 61,000 Junior and Senior High School students in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) for SY 2023–2024.
Governance, Procurement, and Transparency
• Established a Procurement Strand (2023) and awarded 288 projects.
• Achieved a historic Unqualified Opinion from Commission on Audit (COA) — a first in DepEd’s history.
Learner Protection, Health, and Mental Well-Being
• Created the Learner Rights and Protection Office (LRPO).
• Reactivated 1,017 Teen Centers for health referrals.
• Established the Learner Telesafe Hotline and strengthened Child Protection Committees.
• Launched online programs such as:
• Lusog Isip Kabataan Education
• Malaya Akong Maging (I Choose) Campaign
• Resolved 178 child abuse cases through LRPO.
• Reduced dropouts due to teenage pregnancy and early marriage by 88.85% through Alternative Delivery Modes.
• Provided Psychological First Aid (PFA) to learners affected by armed conflict.
• Trained 10,000 personnel in PFA and oriented 400,000 staff on mental health support systems.
• Conducted the first Learners’ Convergence and launched the Learner-Led Declaration under the MATATAG Agenda.
Inclusive and Indigenous Education
• Strengthened Indigenous Peoples Education (IPED) content.
• Institutionalized Filipino Sign Language (FSL).
• Developed policies on individualized instruction.
• Conducted a Language and Inclusion Summit.
• Created Learning Delivery Guides for Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education.
Teachers’ Welfare and Professional Development
Created:
• 9,659 new teaching positions
• 3,500 Administrative Officer II positions
• 1,500 Project Development Officer I positions
• Partnered with Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) to train 2,378 school leaders.
• Extended scholarships and training to IPED and SNED teachers.
• Provided personal accident insurance via Government Service Insurance System (GSIS).
• Enrolled teachers in the PhilHealth Konsulta Package for free consultations and laboratory services.
• Lowered the Special Hardship Allowance cutoff, making 16,532 additional teachers eligible.
• Engaged the World Bank to conduct a study on teachers’ salaries.
• Raised service credit caps from 15 to at least 30 days.
• Issued a Policy on Teaching Overload and Overtime.
• Instituted a 30-day uninterrupted break without mandatory volunteer work.
Training and Capacity Building (2022–2023)
• 226,367 teachers and administrators completed capacity-building programs.
• 15,331 educators received graduate scholarships.
• 17,636 learners benefited from early-grade literacy programs.
• 161,700 teachers completed NEAP-subsidized courses.
• 31,700 new teachers completed the Teacher Induction Program.
💁Daghan man lagi ni, because she is a working DepEd Secretary👍
Even Bongbong Marcos on his speech Last January 24, 2024 said, “Daghang salamat, Vice President Inday Sara, for your stewardship of the biggest agency, with the largest constituency, and, I would say, most difficult mandate.”
Also, “We are cognizant that VP Sara and the whole of the DepEd family are pulling out all the stops for the betterment of our basic education by focusing on ensuring our teachers’ teaching quality, competency, and well-being; improving our learners’ capacities and nutrition; and building better and more facilities to aid both teaching and learning.”
NOW, GOOD TO KNOW😁