DepEd reduces teachers’ paperwork by 57% in Philippines

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines will reduce paperwork for public school teachers by 57%. Teachers will now only need to complete five forms regularly, down from 174. Additional forms will be required based on specific roles. This change aims to lessen the administrative workload on teachers, allowing them to focus more on teaching. The initiative is part of a broader education reform agenda by the Marcos administration. DepEd will issue a formal order with new guidelines and conduct nationwide orientation sessions for a smooth transition. A Data Management Framework will also be developed to streamline data collection and reporting.