LAOAG CITY, March 23 -- Public school educators in Ilocos Norte on Monday welcomed the implementation of the career progression system, saying it provides more opportunities for career mobility, professional growth and financial stability.

Markelvin Guzman, monitoring supervisor for the Bangui-Dumalneg District of the Department of Education (DepEd) in the province, told the Philippine News Agency that the new law recognizes the long-standing efforts of teachers while inspiring them to further improve their craft.

A teacher who rose through the ranks, Guzman said it is high time for educators to feel valued and secure under the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) program.

"It opens more opportunities for teachers for their well-deserved ...