The Department of Education (DepEd) continues to streamline its administrative functions with the release of DepEd Order No. 018, s. 2024 , dated December 13, 2024. This order addresses the delegation of signing authority for foreign travel —a move aimed at improving operational efficiency and ensuring the seamless execution of DepEd’s mandates. Why Delegate Authority? In large organizations like DepEd, efficiency is key. The Revised Administrative Code and Republic Act No. 9155 empower the Secretary of Education to delegate authority to department officials. This framework allows the Department to: Optimize decision-making processes. Ensure swift approval of essential matters. Focus the Secretary’s attention on high-level priorities. The revised order updates the roles and responsibilities outlined in earlier directives, such as DepEd Order No. 1, s. 2023, and DepEd Order No. 15, s. 2024. Key Changes Introduced in the Order Delegation to Specific Officials by Hierarchy The order assig...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is currently grappling with a critical shortage of 30,000 teachers nationwide — a figure that raises deep concerns about the future of quality education in the country. Despite recent interventions from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) , the teacher gap remains a major hurdle in achieving inclusive and effective learning for all Filipino students. 🧑🏫📉 Teacher Shortage Still Looms Despite New Hires The public school system in the Philippines continues to suffer from a chronic shortage of teaching staff , especially in remote and underserved areas. According to DepEd, even with the DBM's recent approval of 16,000 new teaching positions , the demand for educators across all levels of education still outweighs the supply. The current shortfall stems from a larger backlog: DepEd originally estimated a total deficit of 56,000 teachers . Although the government has already allocated 22,000 new teachers for 2024 and plans to assig...