THE DEPARTMENT of Education has released a new order setting the guidelines on the payment of overtime services for teachers.

According to DepEd, the policy ensures that public school teachers who go beyond their six-hour teaching load will now receive proper compensation for their overtime work.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the move highlights DepEd’s commitment to recognize teachers’ sacrifices and aligns with the President’s directive to provide additional support and benefits.

“Mahalaga para sa Kagawaran na mabigyan ng sapat na kompensasyon ang ating mga guro—lalo na kapag sila ay naglalaan ng dagdag na oras sa ating mga paaralan. Tugon natin ito sa panawagan ni PBBM na tiyaking may dagdag na benepisyo at kompensasyon ang ating mga guro,” Angara said.

The guidelines state that overtime pay applies only to teaching-related tasks performed within schools, ensuring that extra hours dedicated to learners are properly acknowledged and rewarded.

Teachers will be compensated at 125 percent of their hourly rate for overtime rendered on regular workdays, and at 150 percent for services performed on weekends, holidays, and special non-working days.

The policy covers all full-time DepEd-employed teachers, including those under the Alternative Learning System (ALS), whether permanent, substitute, or provisional.

DepEd reminded teachers that overtime must be pre-approved by the school head or authorized official and rendered only when strictly necessary.