DepEd Faces Hiring Freeze as Teacher Recruitment Budget Cut to Zero
The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines faces a potential hiring freeze for over 14,000 new teachers as its recruitment budget for 2027 has been slashed to zero in the proposed National Expenditure Program. The agency's ability to expand its teaching force hinges on Congress restoring the requested funds.
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