President Ferdinand Marcos ordered the Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) increase for public school teachers.
In a meeting on Monday, he tasked the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to collaborate in implementing the planned SRI raise.
The government plans to hike up the annual incentive for around 1,011,800 DepEd personnel from P18,000 to P20,000, acknowledging the critical role of teachers in shaping Filipino youth.
The SRI is a yearly financial benefit granted to government employees to reward their dedication to delivering quality public service.
President Marcos instructed the DBM and DepEd to explore budgetary adjustments to implement the increase by December 2024 while maintaining fiscal prudence.
Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara lauded the move, calling it a morale booster for educators nationwide.
“This initiative underscores our shared goal of empowering teachers and reinforcing their critical role in shaping the future of Filipino learners,” Angara said.
Details on the timeline and implementation of the increased SRI will be announced once funding mechanisms are finalized.
