Manila, Feb. 6 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday underscored its push to accelerate career progression in the public school system as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. witnessed the oath-taking of 2,915 newly promoted teachers and school leaders from the National Capital Region (NCR).

The ceremony marked the promotion of educators to higher career stages, including Teacher III to VII, Master Teacher II to V, and Principal II to IV positions, following reforms aimed at addressing long-standing promotion backlogs in the education sector.

Marcos said the promotions reflect the government's recognition of teachers' vital role in nation-building.

"As you take your oath today, you are renewing the promise that you have made t...