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DCPO to deploy 1,301 personnel to 444 schools for opening of classes

by Rhoda Grace Saron June 3, 2026

written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) will deploy 1,301 police personnel starting next week to secure hundreds of campuses across the city as students return for the opening of the 2026-2027 academic calendar.

The security deployment will cover 444 public and private schools throughout Davao City to ensure safety and order during the annual Brigada Eskwela and the formal resumption of classes.

Speaking at the Davao Peace and Security press briefing at The Royal Mandaya Hotel, DCPO spokesperson Captain Hazel Caballero announced that the security layout comes as a direct order from the leadership.

“During the opening of the classes, our city director instructed the personnel to assist and help the 444 schools in Davao City,” Capt. Caballero stated during the media forum. “We have 1,313 PNP personnel to be deployed for the Brigada Eskwela and the opening of our 2026-2027 classes.”

To provide immediate security intervention and address localized complaints on the ground, the DCPO will establish dedicated law enforcement hubs within school vicinities.

“We also asked everyone if there is a problem; we have police assistance desks that the City Director directed to place if there are concerns from parents, students, and teachers,” Caballero added.

The deployment announcement coincides with broader regional efforts to synchronize campus safety strategies.

Also, the Department of Education (DepEd) spearheaded the “Oplan Balik Eskwela 2026 Interagency Convergence Meeting” on Wednesday morning, June 3, 2026, at the Apo View Hotel.

The security contingent from the DCPO will work alongside these converging government agencies and community stakeholders to manage traffic, deter crime near school gates, and maintain orderly school zones throughout the opening week.

June 3, 2026 0 comments

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DepEd to implement new 3-term calendar for SY 2026-2027

by Rhoda Grace Saron May 7, 2026

written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE DEPARTMENT of Education (DepEd) XI announced on Wednesday that public schools nationwide will adopt a new “three-term” academic calendar for School Year 2026-2027, aimed at ensuring 201 uninterrupted class days.

Speaking at the Davao Peace and Security Press Corps briefing, DepEd XI spokesperson Jenilieto Atillo confirmed that classes will officially begin on June 8, 2026, marking a return to the traditional June-to-April academic cycle.

“We are getting back to the normal, the usual schedule—the traditional opening of classes,” Atillo said.

Under the new scheme, the school year is divided into three distinct terms to maximize instructional time by segregating extracurricular activities from core learning hours.

“The objective is to provide a quality teaching-learning period,” Atillo explained. “We do not want to burden the students. Extracurricular activities, such as Buwan ng Wika or Nutrition Month, will now be conducted outside of regular class hours—either in the afternoon or on weekends—subject to prior coordination with parents.”

According to DepEd, this structure is designed to deliver the full 201-day curriculum effectively. Class days will be divided into three terms, each consisting of an opening period, an instructional phase, and end-of-term activities.

Atillo clarified that private institutions are not compelled to follow suit.

“Private schools have the option to adopt this or not for this school year,” he added.

The first term will start with initial school activities from June 8 to 11, followed by regular classes beginning June 15 until early September, and concluding with assessments and related activities in mid-September.

The second term will run from mid-September to early December, with end-of-term activities scheduled before the holiday break.

Classes will resume in January for the third term, which will run until late March, followed by final assessments and closing activities in early April 2027.

The department noted that schools can shift to alternative learning modalities to ensure that instruction remains continuous during natural disasters.

May 7, 2026 0 comments

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DEPED XI: Trimester possible in School Year 2026-2027

by Nova Mae Francas February 17, 2026

written by Nova Mae Francas

THE IMPLEMENTATION of a trimester system in Department of Education (DepEd) schools is possible for the School Year 2026-2027, an agency official said on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

In an interview with city-run radio on Feb. 17, DepEd Davao spokesperson Jenelito Atillo said while there are no implementing guidelines yet, the reform of the school calendar is possible in the coming academic year.

“For us, it is still sketchy, although it was already confirmed that possibly in 2026-2027, next school year,” Atillo said.

Atillo cited Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s pronouncement as not mentioning the rollout, but only proposing the schedule of programs and activities.

Under the trimester system, the school year will be divided into three academic terms with longer days for teaching and enrichment activities.

“The trimester calendar will be helpful to the students and the teachers as the school days are loosened up,” Atillo stressed.

Based on the proposed calendar framework released by DepEd for SY 26-27, the 201 school days will be divided into three where each term will have 54-61 days for the instructional block.

These days are intended for continuous learning outside of non-academic activities. For the first term, the opening block will be observed, where activities for the opening of the school year will be conducted.

Also included in the reform are low-disruption alternatives where observances and celebrations will be incorporated in the lessons rather than conducting a separate event that disrupts the classes.

According to the proposal, the classes start in the first week of June and run until September for the first term. The second term is from September to December, while the last term is January to March.

Angara explained that the proposal, which is being eyed for the next school year, is part of a “holistic approach” for quality education.

This, after the Second Congressional Committee on Education (EDCOM 2) flagged the proficiency decline of grades 3,6, 10, and 12.

“Itinutulak natin ito upang magkaroon ng mas mahahabang, tuloy-tuloy na panahon ng pagkatuto, mas maayos na pacing ng mga aralin, at mas mababang administrative burden para sa ating mga guro. Sa ganitong paraan, napapangalagaan natin ang kalidad ng edukasyon (We are pushing this for longer and continuous learning, better pacing of education, and reduced administrative burden for our teachers. This way, we can promote a better quality of education),” Angara said in DepEd press release.

At present, DepEd implements two semesters in a school year.

The agency is expected to release formal policy guidelines on the implementation of the trimester calendar as consultation with teachers, school leaders, and other education stakeholders is underway.

February 17, 2026 0 comments