Manila, April 8 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday said it has started nationwide orientation sessions to prepare schools for major learning reforms, including the shift to a three-term school calendar starting School Year 2026-2027.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara, in a news release, said the orientations aim to ensure that teachers and school officials understand the policies, making the transition smooth and well-supported.

"Magiging matagumpay lamang ang mga repormang ito kung lubos na mauunawaan ng ating mga guro at school leaders kung paano ito ipatutupad sa aktuwal na sitwasyon (These reforms will only be successful if our teachers and school leaders fully understand how to implement them in actual situations),"...