The Department of Education (DepEd) is set to release the P20,000 Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) for teaching and non-teaching personnel starting December 20, 2024.
This marks the first time the agency’s staff will receive the maximum grant allowed.
Following instructions from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman collaborated to provide the full amount of P20,000 SRI for 2024.
After the release of Administrative Order No. 27 by the Office of the President, DepEd reported that it is currently processing the necessary requirements for the disbursement of the SRI 2024, which will be the largest SRI in history for DepEd.
Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman for ensuring that teachers and non-teaching personnel receive the full SRI allowed, recognizing their commitment to basic education.
“This is a historic moment for DepEd, as we are able to grant the highest SRI ever for our workforce. We are deeply grateful to President Marcos Jr. for his steadfast support in prioritizing the welfare of teachers and staff who serve as the backbone of the education sector,” Secretary Angara stated.
“We also thank DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman for working with us to provide this incentive to our personnel. It is a testament to how much we value the dedication and sacrifices of our education frontliners, especially as they continue to ensure learning excellence amidst all challenges,” he added.
Following the issuance of a DBM Circular Letter and a DepEd Memorandum regarding FY 2024 SRI, funding for the SRI will be transferred to Regional Offices (ROs) on December 20, 2024, for immediate disbursement.