“We believe that our MATATAG Curriculum is a very good one, but a good curriculum is not enough. We need very good teachers to teach it… Together, we will rally for every Filipino child.” — Sara Z. Duterte, Vice President and Secretary of Education, 16 Feb 2024

Introduction: A New Era for Basic Education in the Philippines

If you’re a parent, teacher or homeschooler in the Philippines, you’ve probably heard about the “MATATAG K–10” curriculum. In simple terms: it’s the revised basic education curriculum introduced by DepEd to help our students build strong foundations, without being overwhelmed.

This blog post breaks it down — what’s changed, what you as a parent should look out for, and how you can support your child with resources that align with the MATATAG framework.