Bam Aquino ₱10K Teacher Salary Hike Goes Viral—Netizens Say ‘About Time!’
Senator Bam Aquino’s push for a ₱10K teacher salary hike is gaining online support. Learn how this bill could improve lives and fix teacher pay in the Philippines.
Public School Teachers
Strong Support for ₱50,000 Starting Salary for Teachers from Senator Angara
Senator Angara backs the ₱50,000 starting salary for teachers, a big move that could help improve teacher pay and attract more skilled educators.
Teachers Will Still Get Free School Supplies Plus ₱10,000 Allowance
Teachers will still get free school supplies through MOOE, along with a ₱10,000 teaching allowance. This update supports teachers and lightens personal spending on classroom needs.
DBM Adds 4,000 New Teaching Positions — Students Aren’t the Only Ones Who Need More Support!
DBM adds 4,000 new teaching positions to help schools manage rising enrollment and ease the burden on educators. Discover how this move supports teachers and improves learning in SY 2025–2026.
Courtesy Resignation Wave: Why Thousands of Teachers Are Leaving DepEd in the Philippines
Why are thousands of Filipino teachers submitting courtesy resignations? This article uncovers the emotional and systemic reasons behind DepEd’s teacher exodus—and what must change now.
DepEd to Cut Public School Teachers’ Paperwork by 57% — A Big Relief for Teachers!
Great news for public school teachers! DepEd is set to reduce teachers’ paperwork by 57%, cutting down the forms from 174 to only five. This move aims to help teachers focus on teaching, improve education quality, and lessen stress. Learn how this reform will benefit teachers and students alike.
DepEd to Hire Over 7,000 Admin Staff to Help Teachers Focus on Teaching
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 Demand Immediate Action on Delayed Salary Adjustment
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.
Teachers to Receive Up to P10,000 Allowance
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.
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.