FILE PHOTO: Teacher Leo Chavit writes a welcome note at Wakas Elementary School in Kawit, Cavite, on July 28, 2024. – The Department of Education (DepEd) announced Monday, December 16, 2024, that teaching and non-teaching personnel are set to receive their P20,000 Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) starting December 20. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said the processing of requirements for the release of the SRI, which he said is the “biggest in history for DepEd,” was immediately undertaken after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Administrative Order No. 27, authorizing the payment of a one-time P20,000 SRI to qualified government employees. INQUIRER / RICHARD A. REYES
MANILA, Philippines — Teaching and non-teaching personnel are set to receive their P20,000 Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) starting December 20, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced Monday.
DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said the processing of requirements for the release of the SRI, which he said is the “biggest in history for DepEd,” was immediately undertaken after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Administrative Order No. 27, authorizing the payment of a one-time P20,000 SRI to qualified government employees.
“DepEd is set to release the P 20,000 SRI for teaching and non-teaching personnel — a first for the agency’s staff to receive the maximum grant allowed — starting December 20, 2024,” he said in a statement Monday.
“This is a historic moment for DepEd, as we [can] grant the highest SRI ever for our workforce. We are deeply grateful to President Marcos for his steadfast support in prioritizing the welfare of teachers and staff who serve as the backbone of the education sector,” he added.
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The education secretary also thanked Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman for “working with DepEd” to provide this incentive to their employees.
“It is a testament to how much we value the dedication and sacrifices of our education frontliners, especially as they continue to ensure learning excellence amidst all challenges,” said Angara.