Education — August 27, 2026
Higher education, science training and weather-related learning decisions lead today’s education coverage. CHED has cleared four additional medical schools, Eastern Visayas has a new STEM training center, and schools in parts of Luzon are adjusting face-to-face classes because of the habagat.
Last updated: 5:01 AM PHT
CHED allows four additional medical schools to open
The Commission on Higher Education has authorized four additional medical schools to operate, expanding the country’s medical-education capacity. The development comes as the Philippines continues working to strengthen its health workforce and improve access to medical training outside long-established institutions.
Source: Commission on Higher Education
Eastern Visayas gets new STEM training center
A new science, technology, engineering and mathematics training center in Eastern Visayas is intended to give students stronger opportunities for practical science learning and skills development. The facility adds regional capacity for STEM education and can help expose more young people to science and technology pathways.
Source: DOST Region VIII / Philippine News Agency
Schools shift learning mode in areas affected by habagat
Face-to-face classes have been suspended in San Simon and Santo Tomas in Pampanga and in Kibungan, Benguet, with affected schools moving to alternative learning arrangements. Localized suspensions allow authorities to respond to flooding, heavy rain and travel risks while maintaining learning continuity where possible.
PRC professional examinations keep graduates on watch
The Professional Regulation Commission’s August calendar includes psychologist and psychometrician results targeted for release on August 27 and Professional Electronics Engineers oral examinations beginning this period. Examinees should rely on PRC’s official channels for confirmed results, schedules and any changes.
Source: Professional Regulation Commission
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