Butuan City marked the start of Brigada Eskwela 2026 with a meaningful ceremony as the Department of Education (DepEd) held the oath-taking of 956 newly promoted teaching and non-teaching personnel from school divisions across the Caraga region. Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Sonny Angara personally administered the oath at the event held on June 8, highlighting the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) program that made the mass promotion possible.
This milestone reflects a growing commitment to recognizing educators dedication and creating real pathways for career advancement within the public school system. Here are the key takeaways from this event:
- 956 personnel promoted across Caraga — Teaching and non-teaching staff from various school divisions in the region took their oath during the Brigada Eskwela kickoff celebration in Butuan City.
- Expanded Career Progression (ECP) at work — The ECP program enabled educators like Dr. Marivic Cuizon of Pareja Integrated School in Butuan City to advance from head teacher III to principal I, showing how the system rewards competence and dedication.
- Secretary Angara leads the oath-taking — Education Secretary Sonny Angara personally attended the ceremony and emphasized the ECP role in strengthening the teaching profession across the Philippines.
- Local government support — Butuan City Councilor Glenn C. Carampatana lauded the initiative, describing it as a significant step toward empowering educators and reinforcing the foundation of quality education in the country.
- Brigada Eskwela kicks off simultaneously — The mass promotion ceremony coincided with the start of the National Schools Maintenance Week, where teachers, parents, and community volunteers prepare classrooms for the new school year.
- Merit-based career advancement — The promotions affirm that teachers can advance based on merit, competence, and dedication rather than waiting based solely on seniority.
DepEd Expanded Career Progression program is part of broader efforts to professionalize the education workforce, reward exemplary performance, and create multiple pathways for career growth. For teachers in Caraga, this mass promotion signals that the government values their contributions and is investing in their professional development.
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