President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the celebration of 2025 National Teachers’ Day in Pasay City on October 6, 2025. (Photo from PCO)
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the Department of Education (DepEd) capped this year’s celebration of National Teachers’ Month and World Teachers’ Day with government programs that reinforces greater support for teachers’ career progress and welfare.
During the 2025 National Teachers’ Day celebration held in Pasay City on Monday, President Marcos acknowledged the dedication and sacrifices of teachers in nurturing learners to be responsible and capable citizens of the country.
“You here are the guiding hands and in your hands our nation’s progress is held. In your strength, in your wisdom, and in your courage, we find the assurance that our future is secure,” the President said.
“On this National Teachers’ Day, we offer you 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.”
According to DepEd, under the Marcos administration, teachers now receive higher benefits and allowances from the government.
Among these are the PhP10,000 teaching allowance under the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act; medical allowance up to PhP7,000 for eligible personnel; Special Hardship Allowance for teachers assigned to difficult posts; and PhP1000 annual incentive every Teachers’ Day.
Private school teachers also received a PhP6,000 increase in their annual salary subsidy under the Teachers’ Salary Subsidy (TSS) of the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (GASTPE) Program.
The government also implemented the expanded career progression system, allowing teachers to be promoted based on their qualifications.
A DepEd order also granted teachers 30 days of vacation service credits to ease their working conditions.
The government likewise targets to create 60,000 new teaching positions, with PhP114.39 billion allocated under Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 for salaries and benefits.
The Marcos administration is also enhancing the teaching profession through the launch of the Teacher Education Roadmap 2025-2035 and the Education Center for Al Research (E-CAIR) which will help teachers adapt with emerging technologies. DepEd said the programs will support the government’s push for digitalization.
The DepEd also proposed a PhP16 billion budget for FY 2026 for digitalization, including laptops and internet support. (PND)
