DepEd hiring over 32,000 teachers in 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) plans to recruit over 32,000 teachers in 2026 to address teacher shortage in public schools nationwide. According to 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 the department’s staffing