Latest Posts

Screen Shot 2025-10-30 at 11.24.58 PM

A’TIN’s guide to SB19’s favorite comfort food at Gateway Mall 2

food 1

Raise your glass at Araneta City’s beer promos this Oktoberfest

huawei 1

Lace Up for HUAWEI’s ‘Active Rings Fun Run Happening This November 8

PBBM, DepEd cap Teachers’ Month with stronger welfare, better benefits for educators

deped 1

SHARE

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and the Department of Education (DepEd) capped this year’s National Teachers’ Month and World Teachers’ Day celebration with the rollout of programs and benefits aimed at strengthening the welfare, training, and professional growth of educators, underscoring government’s commitment to support teachers at the frontlines of learning recovery. 

“You [teachers] are the guiding hands, and in your hands are our nation’s progress. In your strength, in your wisdom and in your courage, we find assurance that our future is secured. For this National Teachers’ Day, we offer our respect, our deepest gratitude for shaping minds, touching hearts and in your way, building a nation that we can be proud of, one student at a time,” President Marcos, Jr. said in his keynote message. 

At the National Teachers’ Day Culminating Program, Marcos, Jr. joined Education Secretary Sonny Angara, National Teachers Month Coordinating Council (NTMCC) Chair Aniceto Sobrepeña of Metrobank Foundation, DepEd officials, lawmakers, and education partners in recognizing the pivotal role of teachers in nation-building. 

“Patuloy na nagbibigay ang DepEd ng prayoridad sa inyong kapakanan, mula sa career progression, dagdag benepisyo tulad ng teaching, medical, overtime at overload pay, hanggang sa pagbawas ng admin tasks. Lagi kayong kaagapay ng Kagawaran. Ngunit gaya ng paalala ni Pangulong Marcos, dapat maramdaman ang tulong sa bawat silid-aralan, sa bawat guro, sa bawat bata,” Angara said. 

DepEd likewise highlighted reforms designed to ease teachers’ workload and improve working conditions, among them the reduction of required school forms being accomplished by teachers and the creation of 60,000 new teaching positions under the proposed 2026 national budget.  

Under the PBBM administration, teachers have received higher allowances and benefits, including the ₱10,000 teaching allowance under the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act, the medical allowance of up to ₱7,000 for eligible personnel, and the Special Hardship Allowance for teachers assigned to difficult posts. Public school teachers are also set to receive the annual World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit of ₱1,000. 

Meanwhile, private school teachers also received a P6,000 increase in the annual salary subsidy for private school teachers covered by the Teachers’ Salary Subsidy (TSS) component of the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (GASTPE) program. 

Other measures include the release of the 2023 performance-based bonus, expanded vacation service credits from 15 to 30 days, and the implementation of a clearer career progression system that provides additional teaching and administrative positions to address teachers’ long-standing concerns about promotions. 

Under the current administration, teacher profession is also being improved through the launch of the Teacher Education Roadmap 2025–2035 and the Education Center for AI Research (E-CAIR), which will support teachers in adapting to emerging technologies. DepEd said these complement the agency’s push to digitize classrooms, backed by a proposed more budget for laptops and connectivity support next year. 

Sec. Angara pointed to the resilience of teachers who continue to serve despite the recent string of disasters that struck parts of the country, including the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu and typhoons that damaged schools in Northern Luzon and Bicol. He said DepEd is working to speed up the delivery of temporary learning spaces, modular learning materials, and psychosocial support for affected teachers and students.  

“Our teachers have been the first to step up in every crisis, ensuring that children’s education does not stop. That is why recovery efforts are tied closely with teacher support,” Angara said. 

The culminating event, attended by some 12,500 teachers from Luzon and Metro Manila, also featured the unveiling of a PhilPost commemorative stamp, recognition of national awardees from TESDA, Metrobank Foundation, and other partners, and a variety show with raffle draws as tribute to educators’ contributions.

*All Photos from DepEd

RELATED ARTICLES

Screen Shot 2025-10-30 at 11.24.58 PM

A’TIN’s guide to SB19’s favorite comfort food at Gateway Mall 2

Nono’s Nono’s Homestyle Fried Chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 2 A good meal starts with...
food 1

Raise your glass at Araneta City’s beer promos this Oktoberfest

Double the fun, double the cheers at World Kitchens Sometimes, the best moments happen over a shared plate and a cold drink. At World Kitchens, you...
huawei 1

Lace Up for HUAWEI’s ‘Active Rings Fun Run Happening This November 8

HUAWEI, in collaboration with RUNRIO, Leslies’, and Universal Robina Corporation [Nips] will host the Active Rings Fun Run on November 8, 2025 at Block 20...
Screen Shot 2025-10-30 at 6.43.00 PM

COVERAGE: National Finals – Red Bull Half Court 3×3

The energy was electric at Parqal, Aseana City, as the Red Bull Half Court 3×3 National Finals took center stage on October 25, 2025. Fans...
Screen Shot 2025-10-30 at 5.37.33 PM

COVERAGE: Canva Asia-Pacific Press Summit: Unveiling Our Next Chapter

The world of creativity and design just entered a bold new era. At the recently concluded Canva Asia-Pacific Press Summit, the global design platform officially...
tech 1

Adulting 101: Why Understanding Your Credit Report Should Start in Your 20s

There comes a moment in every young adult’s life when “adulting” becomes real. It is not just about getting that first job or paying rent....
Screen Shot 2025-10-30 at 11.24.58 PM

A’TIN’s guide to SB19’s favorite comfort food at Gateway Mall 2

Nono’s Nono’s Homestyle Fried Chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 2 A good meal starts with...
food 1

Raise your glass at Araneta City’s beer promos this Oktoberfest

Double the fun, double the cheers at World Kitchens Sometimes, the best moments happen over a shared plate and a cold drink. At World Kitchens, you...
huawei 1

Lace Up for HUAWEI’s ‘Active Rings Fun Run Happening This November 8

HUAWEI, in collaboration with RUNRIO, Leslies’, and Universal Robina Corporation [Nips] will host the Active Rings Fun Run on November 8, 2025 at Block 20...

Don't Miss

singer 3

Rapper Tom MacDonald Releases Charlie Kirk Tribute Track

trump final

Testimony of Faith and Perseverance at Trump’s Religious Liberty Event

kirk 3

Famous Faces Share Reactions to Charlie Kirk’s Death

kirk 3

Pastors, Vloggers, & Podcasters Pay tribute to Charlie Kirk