The Department of Education (DepEd) starts a phased removal of “grade transmutation” in public schools as part of a new assessment and grading policy. Multiple reports say the change is meant to ensure students’ grades better reflect their actual performance. Under the phased approach, DepEd moves away from converting or adjusting raw scores through a transmutation process. Instead, raw scores are set to be used as the final grades. The policy rollout applies to public schools, indicating that the transition will happen gradually rather than through an immediate nationwide switch. DepEd’s order signals a shift in how student assessments are translated into grades, with the goal of aligning reported results more closely with the underlying raw performance data. Both outlets describe the same core elements: DepEd is phasing out grade transmutation and, once implemented, raw scores will determine final grades. Further details on timelines and school-specific implementation are not included in the provided summaries.