Funds totaling P8.7 billion have been approved for the salary upgrades of around 93,000 teachers across the country, marking a significant financial allocation aimed at improving compensation for educators. The release of these funds follows government efforts to address long-standing concerns over teacher remuneration and support the education sector. Officials emphasize the move as part of broader reforms to attract and retain skilled educators in public schools. Details on the implementation timeline and specific eligibility criteria remain pending as the process moves forward.
P8.7B for salary upgrades of 93K teachers OK’d for release Philippine News Agency
