Manila, Aug. 7 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday lauded the enactment of Republic Act 12322, which updates a provision of the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, or RA 10533, providing more flexibility in teaching methods.

This is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure quality education and uphold the teachers' welfare within the basic education system.

In a statement, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara welcomed the measure as it will open opportunities for new pedagogical approaches or strategies in teaching and learning.

"The updated provision broadly provides policy flexibility, allowing us to maintain instructional approaches that are grounded in classroom evidence and field experien...