Over Half of PH Schools Lack Principals as Most Applicants Fail Qualifying Exam
Approximately 23,000 out of over 45,000 schools in the Philippines are without principals, as most applicants fail the qualifying examination. The Department of Education is considering relaxing the National Assessment for School Heads (NASH) to address the shortage. While no budget was allocated for new principal positions in the 2027 budget, the agency plans to fill vacancies through teacher reclassification and promotion.
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