List of SDOs with Released Salary Increase Differential

DepEd Secretary angry discussing salary increase with President Marcos, HelplinePH article.

Starting in 2024, employees of National Government Agencies (NGAs) will see a series of salary increases, applied retroactively from January 1. This adjustment ensures that all government employees receive back pay to match the new salary rates, with further annual increases planned through 2027 to enhance financial stability for public servants.

“We Will Change the System” – Sec. Angara

Sara Duterte and Sec. Sonny Angara discussing DepEd's 2023 classroom construction delays

The Commission on Audit reported that DepEd completed only 192 classrooms in 2023, well below the target of 6,379. New DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara has pledged to address delays and overhaul the system to improve project implementation and ensure students have better learning environments.

DepEd Requests Additional P61.74 Billion Budget for 2025

DepEd Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara presenting the 2025 budget request

The Department of Education (DepEd) has requested an additional P61.74 billion for its 2025 budget to enhance educational infrastructure and resources. This increase aims to support new classroom constructions, improve learning materials, and expand human resource programs, ensuring better educational outcomes across the Philippines.