iACADEMY

On April 9, 2026, the Department of Education’s decision to allow private schools to temporarily implement blended learning amid the national energy emergency marked a significant step toward more adaptive and future-ready education systems in the Philippines. Under DepEd Memorandum No. 024, s. 2026, private schools may continue either five days of in-person classes or adopt a blended learning setup, combining face-to-face instruction with synchronous or asynchronous remote learning, provided required standards remain intact.

Issued in response to Executive Order No. 110, which declared a State of National Energy Emergency, the policy recognizes the growing need for schools to mitigate rising operational and electricity costs without compromising academic continuity. The flexibility extends from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and allows private institutions to implement the learning delivery model without prior approval, as long as schools report their revised class programs and learning continuity plans to their respective Schools Division Offices at least five days before implementation.

Beyond cost efficiency, the move reflects a broader shift in how education is being reimagined in times of disruption. The blended model reinforces the value of flexibility, learner readiness, digital accessibility, and teacher capability, factors that have increasingly become central to delivering meaningful learning experiences in today’s rapidly changing environment. Rather than viewing remote components as a temporary alternative, the policy positions flexible learning as a strategic response that balances resilience with academic standards.

For institutions committed to future-ready education, this development affirms the importance of creating systems that can adapt to both national challenges and evolving learner needs. At iACADEMY, this same philosophy continues to shape how students are prepared through digitally integrated, industry-aligned, and flexible learning experiences across Senior High School. The direction set by DepEd reinforces what modern education now demands: not simply continuity, but the ability to deliver learning that remains agile, accessible, and responsive to real-world realities.