NEWS

Teachers to Receive Up to P10,000 Allowance

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act, granting teachers a tax-free teaching supply allowance up to P10,000.

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.

P15,000 Salary Hike for Teachers Must Be an Election Priority

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P15,000 salary hike for teachers urged by TDC as an election issue, with HelplinePH branding.

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.

School Cannot Suspend Unmarried Teacher for Being Pregnant – SC

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Pregnant teacher standing in a classroom, representing the Supreme Court decision on workplace rights for unmarried teachers.

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.

President Marcos Pushes for Higher Incentives for Public School Teachers

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announces increased Service Recognition Incentive for public school teachers, featured on HelplinePH.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has directed the DBM and DepEd to increase the Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) for public school teachers from ₱18,000 to ₱20,000. This move, benefiting over 1 million DepEd personnel, aims to boost teacher morale and highlight their critical role in shaping Filipino learners’ futures. Further updates on the implementation timeline are expected soon.

DepEd to Teach Students, Teachers How to Avoid Financial Scams

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DepEd and SEC partnership to teach students and teachers how to avoid financial scams in the Philippines, with a Philippines peso bill

DepEd, in partnership with the SEC, is launching financial literacy programs to teach students, out-of-school youth, and teachers how to manage finances and avoid investment scams. This initiative aims to protect Filipinos from fraud while promoting smart money management.

Marcos Jr. Promises Better Salaries and Benefits for Public School Teachers

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President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., announces salary and benefit increases for public school teachers in the Philippines.

The Marcos Jr. administration has promised to raise public school teachers’ salaries and benefits. This includes doubling the annual teaching allowance to ₱10,000 and adding a ₱7,000 medical allowance starting in 2025. Plans also cover career growth, mental health support, and better healthcare access to improve teachers’ well-being and the quality of education.

DepEd Limits Teachers’ Working Hours to Six, Ensures Overload Pay

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Teachers and students in a classroom discussing the DepEd six-hour teaching policy and its impact on educators.

The Department of Education (DepEd) enforces a six-hour daily teaching limit for public school teachers, offering compensation for any overload hours. However, educators express concerns about the policy’s impact, citing increased workloads and curriculum challenges. Learn more about how this policy affects teachers.

Why Thousands of DepEd Teachers are Quitting Every Year

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A teacher teaching students inside a classroom in the Philippines, highlighting the teacher shortage issue in DepEd.

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.