Recent Education Laws and Policies in the Philippines

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What is Republic Act No. 10533?

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Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, which institutionalized the K-12 Program and strengthened curriculum relevance.

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What does Republic Act No. 10687 aim to achieve?

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Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST Act, 2015) integrates all government-funded scholarships and grants for equitable access to college education.

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What is the purpose of Republic Act No. 10931?

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Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (Free Tuition Law, 2017) provides free tuition and miscellaneous fees in state universities and colleges.

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What does Republic Act No. 10912 require from professionals?

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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016 requires professionals to engage in continuous learning to maintain competence.

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What is the focus of Republic Act No. 11036?

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Mental Health Act (2018) promotes mental health awareness and counseling services in schools and workplaces.

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What does Republic Act No. 11476 institutionalize?

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Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) and Values Education from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

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What is the goal of Republic Act No. 11713?

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Excellence in Teacher Education Act (2022) reforms teacher education programs and strengthens quality standards.

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What does DepEd Order No. 21, s. 2019 address?

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Policy Guidelines on the K-12 Curriculum Review for curriculum refinement.

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What changes were made in DepEd Order No. 34, s. 2022?

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Adjusted school year schedules and learning modalities during post-pandemic recovery.

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What is the purpose of Republic Act No. 11959?

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Regional Specialty Centers Act (2023) establishes specialty centers in DOH hospitals for training and research.