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DepEd promotes 418 teachers, school heads in Talisay City to accelerate career growth

Published Mar 13, 2026 06:14 pm
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara leads the mass oath-taking of 418 newly promoted educators in Talisay City, marking a significant step in the department’s mission to eliminate career bottlenecks. (DepEd photo)
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara leads the mass oath-taking of 418 newly promoted educators in Talisay City, marking a significant step in the department’s mission to eliminate career bottlenecks. (DepEd photo)
The Department of Education (DepEd) accelerated efforts to address career advancement in the public school system as 418 newly promoted teachers and school heads formally took their oath in Talisay City on Friday, March 13.
DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara led the mass oath-taking ceremony at Talisay City National High School, underscoring the government’s push to remove long-standing barriers to promotion within the teaching profession.
In a statement, DepEd said the initiative supports the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to eliminate professional stagnation in the country’s public education system and strengthen career pathways for educators.
“We are ensuring that our teachers receive the recognition and professional growth they deserve, as this is a cornerstone of the education reform agenda under the administration of President Bongbong Marcos,” Angara said.
“The President has been very clear that by supporting our teachers’ career advancement, we are directly investing in the future of our students and the success of the Bagong Pilipinas vision,” he added.
Expanded Career Progression System accelerates promotions
The promotion of the 418 educators forms part of DepEd’s implementation of the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System, a reform designed to modernize and streamline the professional growth of teachers and school leaders.
Through the ECP system, DepEd aims to process more than 100,000 promotions nationwide within the year, signaling a large-scale effort to revitalize the teaching profession and address long-standing concerns over limited career mobility.
Under Angara’s leadership, DepEd has also simplified promotion procedures, shifting away from a strictly vacancy-based approach to one that recognizes teachers’ professional development, qualifications, and years of dedicated service.
DepEd said the reforms are intended to improve teacher morale and strengthen the overall quality of instruction in public schools.
School visit highlights infrastructure support
Following the oath-taking ceremony, Angara visited South City Central Elementary School in nearby Toledo City to inspect newly developed learning facilities.
Angara checked the newly constructed two-storey, four-classroom Special Education (SPED) building, funded by the Toledo City government through its Special Education Fund (SEF).
The school currently serves more than 1,900 learners, including students enrolled in its Special Science and Special Education programs, DepEd explained.
DepEd said the initiative highlights the administration’s dual focus on teacher empowerment and improved school infrastructure, both of which are considered critical in strengthening learning outcomes for Filipino students.

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