Over 32,000 new teaching positions approved for school year 2026-27

MANILA, Philippines – More than 32,000 new teaching positions have been approved nationwide for School Year 2026–2027, in a major government push to ease overcrowded classrooms and reduce the workload of educators, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday. In a statement, the DepEd said the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved 32,916 new teaching positions for School Year 2026–2027 for all learning levels, including Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High School, Senior High School, and the Alternative Learning System (ALS). READ: DepEd to hire over 32,000 teachers in 2026 “This is a critical step in giving our schools the […]... Keep on reading: Over 32,000 new teaching positions approved for school year 2026-27

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer