During a mass oath-taking event in Tacloban City, Leyte, on April 15, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced significant reforms to accelerate teacher promotions in the Philippines. Under the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System, no public school teacher will retire at the entry-level Teacher I position, addressing long-standing barriers that have hindered career advancement for decades. A total of 2,121 teachers and school principals were inducted, with 1,679 promoted under the ECP System. Marcos emphasized the need for these reforms to prevent educators from leaving the classroom due to stagnant career growth. The ECP System, introduced in 2022, provides two career pathways—classroom teaching and school administration—while creating additional positions for advancement. By April 2026, over 65,000 promotions are expected nationwide. In addition to promotions, the government plans to improve teachers' welfare by hiring more personnel and providing a ₱10,000 teaching supply allowance for the 2025-2026 school year. The President also highlighted the “Sa Pinas, Ikaw ang Ma’am at Sir” (SPIMS) program, which aims to reintegrate returning overseas Filipino workers into the education system to help alleviate teacher shortages. Marcos concluded by urging newly promoted educators to continue their essential roles in shaping the future of the country's youth.