The Department of Education has announced a significant increase in its budget for 2027, nearing ₱1 trillion, with a strong focus on improving teacher compensation and expanding career development opportunities for educators. The allocation aims to address long-standing concerns about teacher pay and professional growth within the public school system. Officials emphasize that the funding will support higher salaries and new pathways for teachers to advance in their careers. This move could mark a major shift in how the education sector retains and motivates its workforce.
Teachers to get higher pay, career opportunities under nearly ₱1-trillion DepEd budget in 2027 Manila Bulletin
