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DEPED: TEACHERS TO GET P20K SERVICE INCENTIVE

The Department of Education (DepEd) expressed its gratitude and appreciation for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to provide the P20,000 Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) for public school teachers and non-teaching personnel. Education Secretary Sonny Angara thanked the President for increasing the SRI from P18,000 to P20,000, benefitting an estimated 1,011,800 DepEd personnel. “I thank the President […]

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PIMENTEL BACKS TEACHERS’ LOAN PAYMENT SUSPENSION

Senate Minority Floor Leader Koko Pimentel III expressed his full support for the request of Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara to temporarily suspend the collection of loan payments for DepEd employees directly affected by recent typhoons. Angara, in a letter to the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), formally requested a three-month suspension of […]

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UPGRADE OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHER CURRICULUM EYED

The Department of Education (DepEd) recently convened the Teacher Education Council (TEC) to discuss essential points to upgrade pre-service teacher education curriculum and improve learning outcomes of the learners. “These esteemed institutions will aid us in fulfilling our mandates. We need your expertise in developing innovative solutions. Most importantly, we need your dedication to producing […]

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DEPED, IBP SIGN PACT TO GIVE TEACHERS LEGAL AID

The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) signed a Memorandum of Agreement onto provide free legal aid to DepEd teachers and personnel across the country. Witnessed by representatives from DepEd Teachers Union (DTU), Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), and Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) during the ceremonial signing, the partnership […]

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HIKE ELECTION DAY PAY FOR TEACHERS — PIMENTEL

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III threw his strong support behind proposals for higher compensation for teachers and poll workers and renewed his call that these election-related benefits and allowances be tax-exempt. “Napakahalaga ng gampanin ng mga guro sa pagseseguro ng malinis maayos at matiwasay na halalan sa 2025. Sa mga ‘hot spots’ na lugar […]

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ANGELES MARKS TEACHERS’ DAY WITH CAKES, PRIZES

Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. sent personal greeting cakes to 67 public schools in Angeles City in celebration of Teachers’ Day, as a way of recognizing the invaluable contributions of educators in shaping the future of Angeleño youth. On his behalf, the Gender and Development Office headed by Mina Cabiles, and Angeles City Barangay Outreach […]

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DEPED DOUBLES VACATION LEAVE CREDITS FOR TEACHERS

In a significant move to further support public school teachers, the Department of Education (DepEd) has increased vacation service credits (VSCs) from 15 to 30 days under new guidelines introduced by DepEd Order No. 13, s. 2024, signed by Education Secretary Sonny Angara.  The VSC announcement was timely made as the country celebrated Teachers’ Month. […]

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BONG GO EXTENDS SUPPORT TO FUTURE TEACHERS

In a show of support for future educators, Senator Bong Go personally attended the Dr. Carl E. Balita Review Center’s Ultimate Final Coaching series for the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) at the Cuneta Astrodome in Manila recently. “Edukasyon ang susi sa magandang kinabukasan at ang kabataan ang pag-asa at future leaders ng ating bayan,” […]

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BULACAN TEACHERS URGED: FOCUS ON LOCAL HISTORY

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando emphasized the vital role that teachers play in imparting the local history of Bulacan to today’s learners which includes fostering their appreciation and awareness of cultural heritage during the SINEliksik Bulacan Module: Pagsasanay sa Pamana event, which took place at Guiguinto Central School in Poblacion, Guiguinto, Bulacan recently. “Mga minamahal kong […]

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PAY HIKE DIFFERENTIALS FOR TEACHERS IN SEPTEMBER

The Department of Education (DepEd) has begun processing the salary increase differentials for public school teachers and non-teaching personnel for Fiscal Year 2024, following the guidelines set forth in Executive Order 64 issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced that the DepEd has received approval from the Department of Budget and […]