News Writing Fact Sheet
News Writing Fact Sheet
During its nationwide launch held Thursday, Director Jocelyn D.R. Andaya, of DepEd’s Bureau of
Curriculum Development, said the introduction of the new curriculum is a significant
milestone in transforming the Philippine basic education system.
Under the Matatag curriculum, lessons from Kindergarten to Grade 10 will focus on five
foundational skills, which are language, reading and literacy, mathematics, makabansa, and
good manners and right conduct, which is in contrast with the seven learning areas offered in
the current curriculum. These are as follows: mother tongue, Filipino, English, Mathematics,
Araling Panlipunan, Mapeh, and Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao.
“We decongested the curriculum by 70 percent, which supports our focus on the essential
skills of literacy and numeracy. [This will help reduce] overcrowding and [help focus] on the
essential elements of learning,” said Andaya.
Andaya said DepEd will implement this through various phases, but its initial implementation
will begin next school year.
The DepEd official likewise disclosed that the new curriculum was subjected to a thorough
public review, gaining 96 percent approval from 4,843 respondents composed of students,
teachers, school owners, government agencies, private organizations, and non-government
organizations.