Why Thousands of DepEd Teachers are Quitting Every Year

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.

15K Pay Increase for Public School Teachers Proposed

Senator Risa Hontiveros introduces a bill for a ₱15,000 salary increase for public school teachers and employees in the Philippines, aimed at enhancing the financial well-being of educators.

Senator Risa Hontiveros introduces a bill proposing a ₱15,000 salary increase for Philippine public school teachers, aiming to enhance educators’ financial well-being and improve educational quality. Read more about the impactful legislation.