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QC raises public school teachers’ monthly allowance to P2,000 in 2027

Sean A. Magbanua · Oct 5, 2026, 3:33 PM

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte spoke to more than 10,000 teachers from across the country during the National Teachers Day Celebration held at Smart Araneta Coliseum on 5 October 2026. — Photographed by Yummie Dingding for the Daily Tribune

The Quezon City government will increase the monthly supplemental allowance of public school teachers to P2,000 beginning in 2027, Mayor Joy Belmonte announced Monday.

Belmonte made the announcement during the 2026 National Teachers’ Day celebration at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

“Next year — 2027 — we will also increase the monthly allowance that will be given [public school teachers],” Belmonte said.

The allowance will increase from the current P1,500 per month.

Quezon City Ordinance No. 2751, series of 2018, provides a P1,500 monthly supplemental allowance to national public school teaching and non-teaching personnel assigned in the city.

Belmonte said the increase forms part of the local government’s support for teachers, including digital tools, school facilities, financial assistance and career opportunities.

“In recognition of their dedication, we strive to make the support of the local government felt, from strengthening digital tools and facilities in schools to providing additional financial support and career opportunities for our teaching and non-teaching personnel,” she said.

Quezon City has 14,361 teachers across 156 schools for School Year 2026-2027.

“This is a small recognition of their hard work, perseverance, and dedication — in guiding every QC citizen child, providing quality education, and being second parents to our young people,” Belmonte said.