DepEd will hire 7,062 administrative staff to handle clerical tasks in public schools, allowing teachers to focus on teaching. This move follows President Marcos Jr.’s directive to improve education quality by reducing non-teaching duties.
Teachers urge DBM to release their delayed salary increase under SSL VI, expected since January 2025. ACT Philippines stresses the urgency as educators struggle with rising costs. A dialogue with DBM is set for March 6.
Several LGUs have suspended face-to-face classes on March 4, 2025, as PAGASA warns of extreme heat index levels reaching the “danger” zone.
Teachers and government workers serving in the May 2025 elections will receive higher honoraria, more service credits, and additional allowances. These benefits aim to recognize their vital role in ensuring fair and smooth elections.
Stay as a JO with ₱38K but no security, or become a DepEd teacher with stability but lower pay? Weigh the pros and cons to decide what’s best for you!
Many DepEd teachers feel overworked and unappreciated, leading them to consider resignation. With heavy workloads, low pay, and a toxic environment, exploring new careers or teaching abroad may be a better path. Is it time to move on?
Corporate Job vs. DepEd: Should You Switch?
You’re earning P20K in corporate, but your family wants you to quit for a DepEd teaching job for “stability.” While teaching offers security, it comes with low pay, heavy workload, and slow promotions.
If teaching is your passion, go for it. But if it’s just family pressure, stay where you’re happy and growing. Your career, your choice!
Are kids today really different from before? Many teachers say students are harder to discipline, more distracted, and less respectful. But is it the kids, or has the world around them changed? Learn the challenges of teaching in modern times and what can be done to improve student behavior.
A Virac school principal was sentenced to 11 years for falsifying documents and pocketing P5,000 in school funds. The court upheld her conviction, imposing prison time, fines, and a lifetime ban from public office.
Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan advocates for a free breakfast program in public schools to combat malnutrition and improve learning. He urges government support, emphasizing its impact on children’s health and the country’s future.