CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, Bulacan (PIA) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos advanced the implementation of the Republic Act 12288 or Career Progression for Public School Teachers and School Leaders Act as he led the promotion of 1,991 public school teachers and school heads in Bulacan and Pampanga.
The promotions were formalized through an oath-taking ceremony administered by Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara at the City of San Jose Del Monte Sports Complex, marking the continued rollout of a structured and competency-based career progression system for educators.
Many of the teachers had remained in Teacher II positions for years. Under the new framework, they advanced to Teacher VII, Master Teachers I to III, and principals from Principal I to Principal IV.
The law establishes clear classroom and leadership career tracks with equivalent salaries and benefits, addressing long-standing concerns over limited advancement opportunities in the public school system.
“We are continuing to recognize the journey of the teachers in Bulacan and Pampanga who have shaped the future of our children, and in that way, are shaping the future of our nation. So today, as you take your oath, you reaffirm the belief that every Filipino child deserves a fair shot at a brighter tomorrow,” the president said.
In Central Luzon, Bulacan recorded the highest number of promotions at 408, followed by Pampanga with 368; Mabalacat City—301; Angeles City – 238; City of San Fernando—233; City of San Jose Del Monte—145; Meycauayan City—128; City of Malolos—90; and Baliwag City—80.
Marcos Jr. also underscored the role of teachers in turning policy into outcomes.
“I have always believed that the true measure of a nation’s progress is the kind of future that we prepare for our youth. Policies and programs set the direction, but it is through you—our teachers—that these aspirations take root and grow,” he said.
Meanwhile, Angara encouraged eligible teachers to fast-track their promotion requirements, noting that DepEd has opened 30,000 new teaching positions and is set to promote another 100,000 teachers, subject to funding under the 2026 General Appropriations Act. (MJSC/SFV, PIA Region 3-Bulacan)
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