The academic year has commenced at Signal Village National High School in Taguig City, Philippines, under a newly adopted tri-term academic calendar. With an enrollment exceeding 8,000 students, the school aims to enhance instructional planning and student engagement. Head Teacher VI Victoria Contreras highlighted the benefits of this system for skill development and hands-on learning. The school is also prioritizing disaster preparedness, establishing clear evacuation routes, and conducting regular emergency drills. However, the opening was marred by protests from public school teachers under the Alliance of Concerned Teachers, who raised alarms over persistent shortages of teachers, classrooms, and educational resources. They called for urgent attention to these issues, as well as a proposed salary increase of P15,000 for educators. Despite these challenges, the school has reported improved student performance under the new Senior High School curriculum, with many students graduating with honors. The situation reflects ongoing tensions in the Philippine education sector as it navigates new academic structures amidst long-standing systemic challenges.