MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has commenced an investigation into the issue of “ghost students” under the senior high school (SHS) voucher program in private ...

This is after the DepEd's central office announced this week that it is probing at least 12 private schools across nine regions accused of listing non-existent enrollees in the voucher program.

The Department of Education (DepEd) said that Mental Health and Well-Being Offices (MHWO) in high-burden areas will be established through the IRR. “Led by a Schools Division Counselor ...