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Allowance of teachers hiked to P10K
By Nidz Godino
“Since start of my term, I have placed great emphasis on need to boost our educational system and urgency with which this should be done,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in his speech bill raising annual teaching allowance of public school teachers to P10,000 beginning next school year has been signed into law.
Under Republic Act 11997, or Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act, teaching allowance will increase from P5,000 to P10,000 beginning school year 2025-2026.
Law exempts teaching allowance from income tax.
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio was not seen during signing ceremony at Malacañang.
Among those present at the event were Senate President Francis Escudero, Speaker Martin Romualdez and members of Cabinet.
“And while it might seem inconsequential to those who are already used to having steady supply of basic materials for work, this amount makes enormous difference for our beloved teachers and for students,” he stressed.
FMJ, however, hailed Duterte and men and women of Department of Education (DepEd) for laying down building blocks for modern and responsive educational system.
“Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act comes as welcome support for advancement of MATATAG Agenda,” Marcos said.
MATATAG Agenda comprises four critical components: MAking curriculum relevant; TAking steps to accelerate delivery of basic education facilities and services; TAking good care of learners by promoting learner well-being, inclusive education and positive learning environment; and Giving support to teachers to be able to teach better.
Under new law, teaching allowance will cover purchase of tangible and intangible teaching supplies and materials, payment of incidental expenses and implementation or conduct of various learning delivery modalities.
Signing of Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act will eliminate out of pocket expenses and help teachers perform their duties better, according to Sen. Sonny Angara, one of the authors of the law.
“Increasing teaching supplies allowance or chalk allowance will result in fewer instances when teachers have to make out of pocket expenses in performance of their duties, our overworked and underpaid educators should always be supported, and initiatives such as these will go long way in showing our appreciation of what they do for our children’s development,” Angara, who also attended signing at the Palace, said.
Initial amount necessary for implementation of law will be charged against DepEd’s current budget.
Thereafter, such amounts shall be included in annual General Appropriations Act, according to the law.
DepEd, in consultation with Department of Budget and Management, is tasked to come up with implementing rules and regulations within 60 days from approval of the law.
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