The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday launched the 2025 Summer Programs aimed at bridging learning gaps in basic education, particularly in reading and mathematics, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen education quality and promote teacher well-being.
The programs include the Bawat Bata Makababasa Program, Literacy Remediation Program, Summer Academic Remedial Program, Regional Remediation Program, and the 2025 Learning Camp.
In a statement, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the summer initiatives are designed to help learners overcome academic challenges and reach their full potential.
“These programs are designed to provide the necessary support and resources to help learners overcome challenges and achieve their full potential,” Angara said.
He noted that the summer programs will utilize interactive tutorials and targeted activities. For reading, these will focus on phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, while for mathematics, the emphasis will be on number sense, basic operations, and problem-solving.
To encourage teacher participation, DepEd will provide vacation service credits (VSC) and professional recognition, on top of the maximum 30 service credits already granted to teachers.
“We recognize that our teachers are at the heart of learning recovery. These incentives are a way to value their dedication and expertise, particularly during the summer break,” Angara added.
The 20-day Bawat Bata Makababasa Program will focus on Grades 1 to 3 and will be piloted in public schools affected by the Mt. Kanlaon unrest in Western and Central Visayas, as well as in the Zamboanga Peninsula.
Meanwhile, Grade 3 learners classified as “Low Emerging” based on the Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment (CRLA) for school year 2024–2025 will undergo the Literacy Remediation Program, to be implemented nationwide. However, schools participating in the 2025 Learning Camp, as well as those in the Kanlaon-affected regions and Zamboanga Peninsula, will be exempt from this particular program.
The Regional Remediation Program will continue supporting learners in reading and mathematics, while Grades 4 to 12 students who failed one or two subjects will be enrolled in the Summer Academic Remedial Program.
The 2025 Learning Camp—a four-week initiative—will be implemented in 10 selected schools from MATATAG Pilot Regions, including Metro Manila, Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Visayas, Soccsksargen, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Caraga. It targets Grades 1 to 10 learners and serves as a comprehensive learning recovery initiative.
DepEd emphasized that these programs are part of a wider push to ensure no learner is left behind and that Filipino students are equipped with essential literacy and numeracy skills for lifelong success.