background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(15, 17, 20);"> “The Quality Basic Education Development Plan is not just a document—it is a commitment. A commitment that on this journey, no one will be left behind. Everyone will be able to come along.” — Education Secretary Sonny Angara, launch of the QBEDP 2025–2035 of the Department of Education, July 29, 2025. Source: DepEd Official Website

This excerpt from the DepEd Quality Basic Education Development Plan 2025–2035 objectives for education in the Philippines. The plan aims to improve the quality of basic education over the next decade through:

decentralization, allowing schools and local communities greater decision-making power;

digitalization and public-private partnerships to accelerate infrastructure and technology development;

academic recovery programs such as ARAL and expanded TESDA skills certification for senior high school learners.

The DepEd Quality Basic Education Development Plan (QBEDP) 2025–2035 is a long-term public policy framework of the Philippine Department of Education that sets social and educational objectives for improving basic education over a ten-year period. Its primary goal is to ensure inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education for all Filipino learners by addressing learning gaps, strengthening teacher capacity, modernizing curricula, and expanding digital and physical school infrastructure.

The plan emphasizes that no learner should be left behind, reflecting a social objective of educational equity. While it outlines strategic priorities such as decentralization, digitalization, and academic recovery, much of its language remains aspirational. The effectiveness of the plan will ultimately depend on how clearly its goals are translated into measurable targets, sustained funding, and accountable implementation at the school and community levels.

Department of Education (2025). DepEd launches the 10-Year Quality Basic Education Development Plan (QBEDP 2025–2035). Official DepEd website.

https://www.deped.gov.ph/2025/07/29/deped-inilunsad-ang-10-taong-quality-basic-education-plan-tugon-sa-panawagan-ni-pbbm-na-unahin-ang-edukasyon/?

“DepEd Quality Basic Education Development Plan 2025–2035