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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the creation of 5,000 non-teaching positions in the Department of Education (DepEd).
In a statement on Tuesday, the DBM said that the DepEd has already issued DepEd Order No. 002, s. 2024, to remove administrative tasks from teachers.
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“Our educators already have their plates full. By approving the creation of 5,000 non-teaching positions, we aim to relieve teachers of administrative tasks and allow them to focus on quality instruction. This move will significantly benefit our educators and enhance the country’s education system,” DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said in a statement.
According to the DBM, the non-teaching positions are classified as Administrative Officer II, with a Salary of Grade 11.
The positions will be available in the Cordillera Administrative Region, National Capital Region, Regions I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, and the Caraga region.
Pangandaman said that this was in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s campaign promise that the welfare of teachers would be prioritized.