Over 32,000 new teaching positions approved for school year 2026-27

The Department of Education, led by Secretary Sonny Angara (right), welcomes the approval of 32,916 new teaching positions for School Year 2026–2027 on May 18 to help ease classroom shortages and reduce teacher workload. The new posts cover all levels, from Kindergarten to Senior High School and the Alternative Learning System. — Photo from DepEd

MANILA, Philippines – More than 32,000 new teaching positions have been approved nationwide for School Year 2026–2027, in a major government push to ease overcrowded classrooms and reduce the workload of educators, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Monday.In a statement, the DepEd said the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved 32,916 new teaching positions for School Year 2026–2027 for all learning levels, including Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High School, Senior High School, and the Alternative Learning System (ALS).

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“This is a critical step in giving our schools the structural support they need to deliver quality education,” said Education Secretary Sonny Angara.

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