FACT CHECK: Circulating ‘DepEd’ graphic announcing Saturday classes FAKE
A supposed advisory from DepEd on implementing Saturday classes in elementary and high school starting July 5 is circulating online. This is fabricated.
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FACT CHECK: Mandatory drug-testing for SHS, college students FAKE
A Facebook page published multiple posts announcing mandatory drug testing for all senior high school and college students for the academic year 2025-2026. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Circulating graphics on DepEd cash assistance for students FAKE
Two graphics posted by a Facebook page claim that the Department of Education is giving out cash assistance, along with other supposed benefits including school supplies and uniforms. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Start of classes NOT moved to June 23
A post is circulating online claiming that the start of classes has been moved to June 23, 2025. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: Class suspension on June 16 due to Mpox FAKE
Classes on June 16, 2025, are not suspended due to the spread of Mpox, contrary to claims circulating online.
FACT CHECK: HINDI tinanggal ng DepEd ang kindergarten at grade 11
May Facebook post na nagsasabing hindi na tatanggap ng Kindergarten at Grade 11 students ang DepEd. Peke ito.
FACT CHECK: DepEd did NOT abolish Kinder, Grade 11
A graphic circulating on Facebook claims the DepEd will no longer accept kindergarten and Grade 11 students. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: DepEd says NO inclusion of Grade 13 in senior high school
A now-deleted viral graphic claiming that the Department of Education announced an addition of Grade 13 level to senior high school starting school year 2025–2026 has circulated online. This is fake.
FACT CHECK: NO DepEd directive for optional senior high school
A Facebook post claims DepEd has announced that senior high school will be optional starting next school year. This is false.
FACT CHECK: NO DepEd cash assistance for graduating students
Two Facebook posts claim that the Department of Education is giving away P5,000 to P7,000 cash assistance to graduating students. These are fake.
