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📘 K–10 “Matatag” Curriculum (Kinder to Grade 10)

• 70 % fewer learning competencies – Essential learning competencies were reduced from about 11,738 to just 3,664 to streamline content and allow more depth in teaching mb.com.ph+12philstarlife.com+12opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org+12philstarlife.com+5philstar.com+5qa.philstar.com+5.
• Phased rollout (2024–2028):
• SY 2024–2025: Kinder, Grades 1, 4, 7
• SY 2025–2026: Grades 2, 5, 8
• SY 2026–2027: Grades 3, 6, 9
• SY 2027–2028: Grade 10 en.wikipedia.orgreddit.com+10philstarlife.com+10cebudailynews.inquirer.net+10.
• Fewer subjects in early grades:
• Grades 1–2: Streamlined to five subject areas (e.g., Language, Reading & Literacy, Mathematics, Makabansa, Good Manners & Right Conduct [GMRC]) en.wikipedia.org+8qa.philstar.com+8philstar.com+8.
• Grades 3–10: Science added in G3; five K–2 subjects gradually expand to eight by Grade 4, with GMRC rebranded as Values Education from Grade 7 onward philstar.com+4qa.philstar.com+4philstarlife.com+4.
• Mother Tongue retained – No longer a separate subject but continues as the medium of instruction in early years qa.philstar.com+1qa.philstar.com+1.
• Introduction of Makabansa & Peace Education – A patriotic “Makabansa” learning area alongside integrated peace competencies (i.e., conflict resolution, community resilience, DRR) opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org+6philstarlife.com+6en.wikipedia.org+6.
• Play-based kindergarten – Formal instruction begins only in Grade 1, with kindergarten guided by play-centered learning philstarlife.com.
• Grounded in foundational literacy and numeracy – The core rationale: to recover from learning losses by deepening basic skills philstar.com.

🏫 Senior High School (SHS) Revised Curriculum (Grades 11–12)

• Draft released in April 2025 – Open for public feedback (April 4–11) philstar.com+1mb.com.ph+1.
• No more traditional strands – Moves away from STEM/ABM/HUMSS—only two tracks: Academic and TechPro (with Arts/Sports as electives under Academic) reddit.com+5philstar.com+5reddit.com+5.
• Reduction to 5 core subjects – From the previous 15 semester-long courses, core subjects are consolidated into:
1. Effective Communication
2. Life Skills
3. General Mathematics
4. General Science
5. Pag-aaral ng Kasaysayan at Lipunang Pilipino mb.com.ph+8philstar.com+8smartparenting.com.ph+8.
• Electives grouped into clusters – Students choose electives across sectors like Business, STEM, Arts, Sports, ICT, etc., increasing flexibility and personalization mb.com.ph+1smartparenting.com.ph+1.
• “Doorway option” introduced – Permits students to select electives aligned with future exit pathways outside mandatory tracks philstar.com+9mb.com.ph+9smartparenting.com.ph+9.
• Extended instructional hours – Core subjects now span the full year (minimum 160 hours per subject), granting more time for mastery philstar.com+1qa.philstar.com+1.

🔁 Policy Background & Rationale

• MATATAG Agenda & NLRP – Part of Education Secretary Angara and VP Sara Duterte’s “National Learning Recovery Program” to reinforce teaching quality and recover post-pandemic learning gaps reddit.com+4pco.gov.ph+4opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org+4.
• Consultative approach – Drafts underwent public consultation, revisions based on school-level feedback, and were submitted to general stakeholders; notably, the SHS revisions came after 15 months of review reddit.com.
• Teacher workload efforts – Angara reasserted caps on teaching hours (max six hours/day) to prevent overburdening in light of the new curriculum reddit.com.
• Criticism & advocacy – Teachers' groups like ACT called for extended SHS consultations, cautioning about core reduction diluting holistic development mb.com.ph.

✅ TL;DR Summary

Curriculum Level				Key Changes
Kindergarten–Grade 10				Sharply fewer competencies; reduced subjects in early grades; emphasis on literacy, numeracy, national identity, peace education
Grades 11–12				Only two tracks (Academic/TechPro); 5 core subjects; flexible electives; extended time for core learning
Overall Goals				Deep foundational skills, less content overload, personalized learning paths, teacher support