Marcos directs DBM and DepEd to allocate higher SRIs for public school teachers

 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instructed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to work together on increasing the Service Recognition Incentives (SRI) for public school teachers.

According to a statement released by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Tuesday, the government plans to raise the SRI for public school teachers from ₱18,000 to ₱20,000.

The SRI is an annual financial benefit given to government employees to acknowledge their dedication and excellence in delivering quality public service.

The PCO stated that Marcos instructed the DBM and DepEd to "explore budgetary options to facilitate the SRI increase for DepEd personnel, while maintaining a focus on fiscal responsibility."

Education Secretary Sonny Angara, on his part, thanked Marcos and described the increase as “a morale booster” for public school teachers.