Teachers in the Philippines demand a Php 50,000 monthly salary due to rising living costs. Many struggle financially, with past requests ignored. Educators argue that fair pay will improve teaching quality and job satisfaction. Will the government listen?
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act, granting public school teachers an annual teaching supply allowance of up to P10,000. Under Republic Act No. 11997, teachers will receive P5,000 for School Year 2024-2025, increasing to P10,000 in 2025-2026. The allowance is tax-free, ensuring teachers can fully use the funds for essential classroom materials. This law aims to support educators, enhance learning, and reduce teachers’ personal expenses on school supplies.
The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) is urging election candidates to support a P15,000 salary hike for teachers, stressing that fair pay is crucial for quality education. With rising living costs, TDC insists this increase must be a top legislative priority to uplift teachers and improve the education system.
DepEd is set to implement a one principal-one school policy to address the shortage of school heads in over 24,000 public schools. The plan includes promoting qualified teachers, redistributing principals to underserved areas, and decentralizing the principal qualifying exam to improve accessibility. This move aims to strengthen school leadership, enhance teacher performance, and improve student learning outcomes across the country.
EDCOM 2’s report reveals how Sara Duterte’s tenure as DepEd Secretary worsened the education crisis through mismanagement, misuse of funds, and neglect of critical issues like teacher shortages and classroom backlogs. Rep. France Castro calls for urgent reforms to address these failures.
The House has approved a bill allowing qualified Grade 10 students to skip Senior High School by passing an Honors Exam, saving time and costs while preparing them for college.
The Second Tranche Salary Schedule for Government Employees in 2025 updates pay rates to ensure fair and competitive compensation for public servants.
President Marcos raised concerns over DepEd’s ₱11 billion budget cut for 2025, warning it could worsen the teacher shortage and delay key programs like school construction and technology upgrades.
The Supreme Court ruled that schools cannot suspend unmarried teachers for being pregnant, stating that premarital pregnancy is not immoral under Philippine law. The decision emphasizes that morality in workplace policies should be based on public and secular standards, not religious beliefs. This landmark ruling protects individual rights and prevents discrimination based on personal choices.
DepEd will release the historic Php 20,000 Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) for teaching and non-teaching personnel starting December 20, 2024.