President Marcos Jr. leads mass oath-taking for educators in Pangasinan

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara led a mass oath-taking ceremony for 5,445 newly promoted teachers, school heads, and mental health personnel in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, on November 9, 2026.

The ceremony included 5,211 educators who received promotions or reclassifications under the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System, as well as 234 newly appointed School Counselor Associates from various Schools Division Offices across the province. Education Secretary Angara noted that the ECP provides career advancement opportunities for teachers who previously faced long delays in promotion due to lack of vacancies.

During the event, President Marcos highlighted efforts to support the teaching profession, including reducing administrative paperwork from 174 forms to 75. He also addressed student welfare by mentioning the expansion of the Learners’ Telesafe Contact Center Helpline and strengthened policies against bullying. As of November 2026, over 82,100 educators nationwide have assumed new positions through the ECP system.