The Department of Education (DepEd) and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has launched teacher training hub to improve the quality of training in the country, amid persistent concerns over learning outcomes in Philippine schools.

Under the agreement, the Teacher Education Exelence Center (TEEC) will serve as a national research and innovation hub for teacher education and a training platform for teachers, school leaders, and teacher educators.

"Inaasahang magsisilbi itong mahalagang plataporma para sa patuloy na paglinang ng kakayahan ng mga guro, school leaders, teacher educators, education leaders, at para-teachers sa bansa," DepEd wrote in a statement.

The signing was followed by a memorandum of agreement between the Teacher Education Council and six teacher education institutions that will help implement programs under the new center.

The initiative comes as the education sector continues to face challenges in improving teacher preparation and professional development, which education officials have identified as key factors in addressing learning gaps among Filipino students.