ACT bucks trimester systemStudents and school officials rehearse graduation rites at the Marikina High School on Tuesday. MANILA, Philippines — The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) rejected yesterday the Department of Education’s defense of the three-term school calendar, saying the claimed consultations do not reflect the actual experience of teachers on the ground. ACT chairperson Ruby Bernardo said many teachers were caught off guard by the announcement, contradicting DepEd’s assertion that the policy was the product of extensive consultations. “If there was truly broad consultation, why were so many teachers surprised by such a major policy shift? Bernardo acknowledged the urgency of addressing learning gaps but warned that rushed and misaligned reforms would only deepen existing problems.

Source: Philippine Star March 26, 2026 07:23 UTC