Angara salutes teachers, celebrates achievers as School Year 2025-2026 closes

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MAKATI CITY, 31 March 2026 — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday paid tribute to teachers across the country as School Year 2025–2026 formally ends, while reaffirming its push to raise the quality of Philippine education and expand inclusive learning opportunities.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the dedication of teachers remains central to the country’s efforts to strengthen the education system.

“Sa ating minamahal na mga guro sa bawat sulok ng bansa, nais ko kayong batiin at pasalamatan para sa inyong tiyaga, malasakit, at tahimik na kabayanihan sa loob ng ating mga silid-aralan,” Angara said.

Over the past months, the DepEd leadership visited hundreds of schools nationwide, meeting teachers and school heads who shared firsthand concerns and suggestions on improving the education system.

School visits and consultations with teachers led to updates in policies on classroom observations, overtime and overload pay, and efforts to ease administrative workload, among others.

“Sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., malinaw ang ating pangako na patuloy na pagbubutihin ang kalagayan ng ating mga guro at itataas ang antas ng suporta sa inyo,” Angara said.

Angara shared that it has been expanding concrete support for educators, including the distribution of laptops and learning resources and the implementation of the Expanded Career Progression System, which aims to provide clearer promotion pathways for teachers and school heads. The department aims to promote up to 100,000 teachers and school heads before the end of the year.

“Titiyakin natin na ang mga gurong humuhubog sa kinabukasan ng ating bansa ay nabibigyan din ng pagkakataong umunlad at magkaroon ng mas magandang buhay,” Angara emphasized.

Angara also encouraged educators to take time to rest after months of academic work and end-of-school-year activities as teachers begin their month-long summer break starting April 1.

Meanwhile, DepEd noted stories of outstanding learners continue to reflect the potential of Filipino students and the importance of raising the quality of education across the country.

One of them is John Michael “MJ” Camilosa Limbaga of Agusan National High School in Butuan City, who recently drew attention on social media after receiving more than 40 awards during a school recognition ceremony, including recognitions from national and international
academic competitions in Mathematics, Science, and English.

DepEd said achievements like Limbaga’s reflect the kind of academic excellence the department hopes to nurture and replicate in schools nationwide as it continues to strengthen teaching quality, learning support, and opportunities for students.

Across the country, the department also noted many inspiring stories emerging from graduates of ALS, SPED, and Madrasah education programs—learners who overcame barriers, completed their education, and are now moving on to higher studies, meaningful work, and service to their communities.

“The future of Philippine education is being shaped every day in your classrooms. This administration will continue working so that every Filipino teacher can teach with dignity, support, and hope. Together, we will move our schools—and our nation—forward,” Angara said.

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