Gatchalian urges DepEd to expedite hiring of over 32,000 teachers

Gatchalian urges DepEd to expedite hiring of over 32,000 teachers

Gatchalian urges DepEd to expedite hiring of over 32,000 teachers

2026-05-20 18:40:24



Expedite Teacher Hiring Gatchalian Urges DepEd to Fill Over 32,000 Vacan
Vacancies


In an effort to address the ongoing teacher shortage in Philippine schools,
schools, Senator Win Gatchalian has called on the Department of Education (
(DepEd) to prioritize the hiring and deployment of teachers to fill over 32
32,000 vacancies nationwide. This pressing issue not only affects the quali
quality of education but also has significant implications for the future o
of our nation.

According to DepEd's own data, there are currently more than 32,000 teachin
teaching positions that remain unfilled across various educational levels, 
from elementary to higher education. This shortage is particularly acute in
in rural areas, where students often face difficulties accessing quality ed
education due to a lack of qualified teachers.

Senator Gatchalian has emphasized the urgent need for DepEd to take decisiv
decisive action to address this crisis, noting that every day that passes w
without adequate staffing means a delay in providing students with the educ
education they deserve. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that
that every child has access to quality education, he said. We cannot affo
afford to wait any longer.

The Senator's call to expedite teacher hiring comes at a time when the coun
country is grappling with the consequences of a flawed education system tha
that has left many schools struggling to cope with the absence of qualified
qualified teachers. The shortage has been compounded by the departure of ma
many Filipino teachers overseas in search of better opportunities.

In light of these challenges, Senator Gatchalian's proposal to prioritize t
teacher hiring and deployment is seen as a crucial step towards addressing 
the root causes of the crisis. By doing so, DepEd can help restore confiden
confidence in the education system, promote academic excellence, and empowe
empower students with the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly co
complex world.

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