The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday refuted circulating reports that Saturday classes will be implemented for students from elementary to senior high school, branding them as “fake news.”
In a statement, the DepEd clarified that there is no plan to add Saturday sessions to the class schedule of public schools and urged the public to avoid spreading misinformation.
The agency said, “Fake news ang kumakalat na social media post tungkol sa umano’y pagdaragdag ng Saturday classes sa elementary hanggang senior high school.”
DepEd also issued a reminder to the public to be vigilant against the spread of misleading information online, particularly on social media platforms.
“Muling pinaaalalahanan ng DepEd ang publiko na mag-ingat at maging mapanuri laban sa anumang uri ng misinformation,” the department added.
The agency advised parents, students, and stakeholders to consult only its official channels for verified announcements and educational updates. These include the DepEd Philippines social media pages and official website, which regularly post bulletins, policies, and memos affecting the basic education sector.
The clarification was made following the start of School Year 2025–2026 on June 16, which saw around 27 million learners from preschool to senior high school enrolled in public schools nationwide. The school opening also came amid ongoing adjustments to the academic calendar due to the shift back to the old school year schedule.
As online misinformation continues to gain traction, DepEd emphasized that it has not issued any directive mandating Saturday classes and that the public should rely only on trusted sources for education-related news. The agency continues to monitor false reports that could cause confusion among students and educators, and it reminded the public to help stop the spread of fake information by verifying content before sharing.