MANILA — Malacañang expressed support for consultations on the Department of Education’s proposal to adopt a trimester system for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the shift to a trimester system is still a proposal as DepEd presents its potential advantages.

“Mas maganda naman talaga na pinag-uusapan lahat ito ng mga stakeholders, ng mga interested parties, lahat, para ma-reach iyong pinakamagandang programa para sa ating mga kabataan,” Castro said during a Palace press briefing.

“Ito ay proposal pa lamang at inilalahad nila ang maaaring advantage ng pagkakaroon ng trimester na isinusulong ng DepEd. Nandoon pa lang sa stage ng pagpo-propose. So, mas mainam na mas maagarang pang pag-aaral ang gawin kung dapat itong i-implement,” she added.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara, citing findings by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), said the trimester system would allow longer and more flexible instructional periods, reduce teacher workload, and promote higher-quality instruction.

Under the proposed system, the school year would be divided into three academic terms, providing teachers with longer uninterrupted teaching periods and better pacing for lessons.