Good news for our teachers!

The Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Civil Service Commission (CSC), and the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) have signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Executive Order 174 s. 2022, or the Establishing the Expanded System of Career Progression for Public School Teachers, on July 26.

Endorsed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., EO 174 aims to address the issue of the slow promotion process for public school teachers in the country.

DepEd, DBM, CSC, PRC signed EO 17 s. 2022 or IRR on Establishing System of Career Progression for Public School Teachers

Implementing Rules and Regulations of Executive Order No. 174, s. 2022, RE: “Establishing the Expanded Career Progression System for Public School Teachers"

“This is an advance copy, subject to publication to a newspaper of general circulation”

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 174, S. 2022, RE: "ESTABLISHING THE EXPANDED CAREER PROGRESSION SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS"

TITLE. I Introductory Provisions

Section 1. Title. This shall be known as the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Executive Order (EO) No. 174, s. 2022, entitled "Establishing the Expanded Career Progression System for Public School Teachers."

Section 2. Purposes and Objectives. This IRR is being promulgated to further reinforce the policy of the State in promoting professional development and career advancement among public school teachers and defining the career lines of teachers within the public school system. It shall provide guidelines, rules and regulations, conditions, and parameters for the establishment and implementation of the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System for Public School Teachers..

TITLE II. Scope and Coverage

Section 3. Scope and Coverage. This IRR shall include within its scope all public school teachers within the public basic education system, in all levels from Kindergarten to Senior High School (SHS) in schools and community learning centers marnaged by the Department of Education (DepEd).

Section 4. Exclusions from the ECP System. The positions falling under the following shall be excluded from the coverage of the ECP System:

(a) Guidance Counselors;

(b) Guidance Coordinators;

(d) Vocational Instruction Supervisors; (e) School Librarian I, II, III and other positions in the Library Service Group assigned in schools, regardless of whether they are assigned at least one (1) teaching load; (1) Teaching positions in non DepEd-managed schools and community learning centers such as:

(i) Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA), National Academy for Sports (NAS), and other schools and community learning centers managed by DepEd attached agencies; (ii) Philippine Science High Schools (PSHS);

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Conclusion

This is indeed a significant step forward for the teaching community. The signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Executive Order 174 s. 2022 by the Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), the Civil Service Commission (CSC), and the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) marks a pivotal moment in addressing the longstanding issue of the slow promotion process for public school teachers.

With the endorsement of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., EO 174 aims to streamline and expedite career progression, providing much-needed motivation and recognition for our hardworking public school teachers. This IRR underscores the State's commitment to fostering professional development and career advancement among public school teachers. By clearly defining the career lines within the public school system, it ensures a structured and fair process for all public school teachers, from Kindergarten to Senior High School.

Overall, this initiative is a promising development that recognizes the critical role of teachers in shaping the future of our nation and seeks to provide them with the opportunities and support they deserve.