(Photo courtesy of Liwayway Yparraguirre)
DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan — More than 5,400 newly hired and promoted personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) formally took their oath of office during a mass ceremony held in Dagupan City on Monday, November 9.
A total of 5,445 education personnel from various school divisions across Pangasinan participated in the event, marking a milestone in their professional careers and public service.
Of the total, 5,211 were teachers and school heads, while 234 were school counselor associates.
The ceremony formally recognized the appointments and promotions of education personnel who will take on teaching, administrative, and student support responsibilities in public schools across the province.
The addition and promotion of teachers and school heads are expected to strengthen classroom instruction, school management, and the delivery of basic education services.
Meanwhile, the appointment of school counselor associates is expected to support student guidance services and help schools address learners’ academic, social, and emotional needs.
The mass oath-taking also highlighted the continuing efforts to strengthen the public education workforce and improve the delivery of educational services in Pangasinan.
The newly appointed and promoted personnel are expected to contribute to improving learning outcomes, strengthening school operations, and providing additional support to students across the province.
