Economic execs approve school trimesterA parent accompanies a student as classes open for the new school year at an elementary school in Manila on June 16, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — As part of efforts to improve learning outcomes, the Economy and Development (ED) Council has approved the implementation of a trimester school calendar. Under the new system, the school year will have 201 days divided into three terms. By shifting from a four-grading period system to a three-grading period system, DEPDev said there would be longer, uninterrupted instructional blocks to stabilize learning pace and recovery in each term. The new school calendar would also enable teachers to pursue professional development opportunities and provide a dedicated period for catch-up initiatives.

Source: Philippine Star March 20, 2026 16:31 UTC