DepEd to hire over 32,000 teachers in 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to recruit over 32,000 teachers in 2026 to address shortages in public schools across the country. According to the DepEd, this plan is contained in the 2026 National Expenditure Program, where 32,916 new Teacher I items are proposed—marking one of the biggest single-year increases in