e-IPCRF PMES Tool for 2025-2026 | Official Electronic IPCRF Tool

The Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF) for PMES is an essential document for teachers in the Department of Education (DepEd). It serves as a structured tool for setting, monitoring, and evaluating teacher performance based on the results-based performance management system.

Academic and TechPro Electives Curriculum Guides | Elective Subjects in the SHS Curriculum

The Department of Education (DepEd) has introduced the Strengthened Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum to make learning more focused, flexible, and aligned with real-world skills and future careers. One of the major changes in this reform is the restructuring of Elective Subjects, which now play a more important role in shaping learners’ academic and career pathways.

Electives are designed to give students more freedom and relevance in choosing subjects that match their interests, whether for higher education, employment, or technical-vocational skills development.

What are Elective Subjects in the New SHS Curriculum?

• Elective Subjects (formerly applied and specialized subjects)

Electives are now cluster-based, meaning they are grouped according to fields of specialization rather than strict strands. This allows more flexibility for learners and schools in offering subjects.

Core Subjects of the New Strengthened SHS Curriculum of DepEd | Curriculum Guides

The Department of Education (DepEd) has introduced the Strengthened Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum as part of its continuous effort to improve the quality of education in the Philippines. This updated curriculum aims to better equip learners with essential competencies needed for higher education, employment, and lifelong learning.

Nature of the Strengthened SHS Curriculum

The strengthened SHS curriculum is designed to be:

• Relevant – aligned with current global standards and industry needs
• Responsive – adaptable to the demands of higher education and workforce trends
• Streamlined – reduced redundancy and focused on essential competencies
• Outcome-based – centered on developing critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills

It ensures that learners are not overloaded with content but instead develop mastery of key skills and concepts.

Shaping Paper Overview and Key Features | The Strengthened Senior High School Program

The Department of Education continues to enhance the quality of education through the implementation of the Strengthened Senior High School Program. This Shaping Paper serves as a foundational guide in refining and aligning the Senior High School curriculum to better meet the demands of the 21st century, industry standards, and global competitiveness. 

This document outlines key directions in improving curriculum design, ensuring that learning competencies are relevant, responsive, and focused on developing essential skills such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and digital literacy. It also emphasizes the importance of streamlining subjects, strengthening work immersion, and aligning technical-vocational tracks with industry needs.