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DepEd targets to hire 33,000 teachers next year
The Department of Education (DepEd) plans to hire 32,916 Teacher I positions in 2026, marking the biggest single-year increase in teaching staff.
This hiring is part of the 2026 National Expenditure Program and aims to address teacher shortages and classroom congestion.
Education Secretary Sonny Angara stated that hiring more teachers will lead to less crowded classrooms and better student attention.
DepEd also intends to hire 6,000 School Principal I positions to address leadership gaps.
Additionally, 10,000 School Counselor Associate I positions are planned to bolster guidance and mental health services, addressing issues like bullying and learner well-being.
This planned hiring for 2026 is in addition to 20,000 new teaching positions created for FY 2025 and 33,052 unfilled positions from previous years.
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