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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
House of Representatives to prioritize better pay and more benefits for teachers. Speaker Romualdez assures full support, while new laws like the “Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Law” aim to double teaching allowances. Read more about the education reforms ahead.
DepEd Order No. 005 s. 2024 introduces guidelines to manage teacher workload in public schools, ensuring fair distribution of tasks and payment for teaching overloads.
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.