Education Secretary Sonny Angara (left) and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
MANILA, Philippines — More than one million qualified Department of Education (DepEd) personnel nationwide began receiving their mid-year bonus on Thursday, May 15, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to support educators and school staff ahead of the opening of School Year 2026–2027.
In a statement, DepEd said the release covers around 900,000 public school teachers and over 100,000 non-teaching personnel across the country.
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Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the timely release of the benefit reflects the administration’s recognition of the role played by teachers and school personnel in national development and learning recovery.FEATURED STORIES
