A group of teachers has urged the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to release a P20,000 calamity aid to government workers, including public school teachers, affected by recent typhoons, flooding, and earthquakes. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines, backed by the All...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, December 17, announced that it has promoted 16,000 public school teachers under its Expanded Career Progression (ECP) Program, with another 41,000 poised for advancement marking a major milestone in recognizing and rewarding educators’ service...
A teachers’ group on Wednesday, December 17, lauded the Department of Education (DepEd) for initiating meaningful reforms but emphasized that lasting improvements must be matched by real investments in teachers’ welfare. The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), in a statement, acknowledged...
Teachers’ groups have renewed their call for a substantial salary increase for public school educators and civilian government employees following President Marcos’ approval of a 15 percent base pay increase for military and uniformed personnel (MUP). The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), in...
Thousands of public school teachers across the country will stage a nationwide sit-down strike on November 28, halting regular classes to hold discussions with students on accountability, justice, and long-standing issues in the education sector. Leaders of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT)...
The Makati City government partnered with the University of Sto. Tomas to provide full scholarship grants to 25 public elementary school science teachers under the city 's Project TEACH (Teacher Effectiveness and Competence Honing) Program. Makati Mayor Nancy Binay inked the Memorandum of...
President Marcos has announced that every public school teacher will get a P1,000 incentive each on World Teachers ' Day in recognition of their efforts and sacrifices. Marcos made the announcement during the celebration of National Teachers ' Day on Monday, Oct. 6, at the Mall of Asia...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, September 26, assured public school teachers that the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System will provide faster and fairer promotion opportunities, addressing long-standing concerns about the slow pace of career advancement in the sector. Backed by...
President Marcos has signed a law that institutionalizes the career progression system for public school teachers and school leaders. Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12288, also known as Career Progression System for Public School Teachers and School Leaders Act, on Sept. 12. Under the law,...
In a move aimed at strengthening healthcare support and improving teacher welfare, the Department of Education (DepEd) has approved the release of a P7,000 annual medical allowance for public school teachers, giving them the option to either avail themselves of Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)...
A teachers’ group on Tuesday, July 29, urged President Marcos to personally visit public schools and speak directly with teachers, students, and parents to witness the true state of Philippine education—far from the optimistic vision presented in his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA)....
Public school teachers will start getting paid for teaching overload and for their overtime work starting this school year, President Marcos announced during his State of the Nation Address (SONA). “At ngayong school year na ito, makakatanggap na kayo ng kabayaran para sa inyong teaching...
