Philippines to Hire Over 64,500 Teachers in 2027 Budget
The Philippines' Department of Education and Department of Budget and Management have refuted reports of zero funding for teacher hiring in the proposed 2027 national budget. They clarified that P31.22 billion is allocated to fill 64,530 teaching positions, enabling new hirings.
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