DepEd promotes 956 Caraga education personnel
By Mariesh F. Celedeña
BUTUAN CITY (PIA) — In line with the kickoff celebration of Brigada Eskwela, the Department of Education (DepEd) spearheaded the oath-taking of 956 newly promoted teaching and non-teaching personnel from various school divisions across the Caraga region, highlighting President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to recognizing excellence and advancing the careers of public school educators.
Among those promoted was Doctor Marivic Cuizon, who expressed her gratitude to the DepEd’s system on Expanded Career Progression (ECP), which enabled her advancement from head teacher III to principal I in Pareja Integrated School in Butuan City
“I am thankful to the government for providing educators with opportunities for career growth and professional advancement. Through the Expanded Career Progression System, I felt that my years of hard work, dedication, and service were recognized. This program transformed what once seemed like a distant aspiration into a reality,” Cuizon said.
She described the promotion as a significant milestone in her career, reflecting not only personal achievement but also the value placed on educators’ commitment to excellence. She added that the promotion motivates her to strengthen her leadership in education and continue serving learners, teachers, and the school community with greater dedication, from ensuring a conducive learning environment to supporting quality instruction and learner development.
Education Secretary Juan Edgardo ‘Sonny’ Angara personally administered the oath to the newly promoted personnel and underscored the significance of the ECP in strengthening the teaching profession.
The ECP allows high-performing teachers to advance in rank, responsibilities, and compensation while remaining in the classroom, ensuring that professional growth is accessible without requiring educators to leave teaching positions for administrative roles.
Sec. Angara also acknowledged teachers who have dedicated decades of service to public education, emphasizing that the program ensures their contributions are properly recognized and rewarded throughout their careers.
Meanwhile, Butuan City Councilor Glenn C. Carampatana lauded the initiative, describing it as a significant step toward empowering educators and strengthening the country’s education system.
“We commend Secretary Angara and DepEd for providing teachers with opportunities to advance based on merit, competence, and dedication. This initiative not only uplifts the welfare of our educators but also strengthens our schools and reinforces the foundation of quality education,” Carampatana said.
He added that the mass promotion clearly affirms the government’s recognition of teachers’ invaluable contributions to nation-building. “Today’s oath-taking ceremony is an affirmation that the government values the sacrifices of these teachers and is committed to investing in the growth and welfare of the education workforce,” he said.
Carampatana further recognized the unwavering commitment of educators who often go beyond their call of duty to ensure that education remains inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of every learner.
The promotion of 956 personnel across Caraga reflects DepEd’s continuing efforts to professionalize the education workforce, reward exemplary performance, and create more pathways for career advancement within the public school system, ultimately contributing to improved learning outcomes for Filipino students. (MFC, PIA Caraga)
