President Marcos Pushes for Higher Incentives for Public School Teachers
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.