DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara revealed that P500 billion is needed to implement a proposed P15,000 salary increase for over 800,000 teachers. Despite financial challenges, Angara emphasized the government’s commitment to improving teachers’ compensation in the coming years.
DepEd is facing a teacher shortage as thousands leave yearly due to retirement, better opportunities abroad, and limited career growth. Despite salary increases and hiring efforts, filling vacancies remains slow, and reforms are needed to address the growing educator gap.
President Marcos Jr. has proclaimed special non-working days for September 2024 across various regions in the Philippines to honor local events and traditions.
During the 2024 National Teachers’ Month, Education Secretary Sonny Angara promised more support for teachers, including salary increases, tax-free allowances, and expanded career opportunities, highlighting their vital role in nation-building.
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.
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.
The Department of Education is set to release a PHP 26.9 billion salary increase for public school teachers and staff in September 2024, as part of an initiative to recognize and support the educational sector’s vital workforce.
DepEd plans to restore one-hour classes in Philippine schools to ease teacher workload and improve education quality, says Sec. Angara.
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.
With the release of Executive Order (EO) No. 64, s. 2024, government employees will start receiving their salary increases this …