DepEd raises private school teachers' subsidies

The Department of Education (DepEd) has authorized an increase in the annual Teachers' Salary Subsidy (TSS) for qualified private school teachers.

The subsidy adjustment from P18,000 to P24,000 was confirmed by the State Assistance Council (SAC). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated his administration's commitment to promoting fairness and quality in education during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), and the move aligns with this directive.

At the official signing ceremony, Senator Sonny Angara emphasized the vital role that private school teachers play in the educational system.

"There is still a significant gap in the situation of our private school teachers compared to those in public schools. But today, we are taking a decisive step to narrow that gap and uplift the private education system alongside the public," Angara said in a statement.

The TSS is a component of the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (GASTPE) program, established under Republic Act No. 8545, also known as the Expanded Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education Act. The program aims to support students and teachers in the private education sector.