THE DEPARTMENT of Education has affirmed its readiness to support Filipino teachers who may be affected by the Middle East tensions and are considering returning to the Philippines.

Through the Sa Pinas, Ikaw ang Ma’am at Sir Program, DepEd, in coordination with the Department of Migrant Workers, provides a reintegration pathway for licensed Filipino teachers employed overseas to transition into the public school system.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the Department’s commitment to supporting returning educators.

“Sa mga gurong Pilipino sa Gitnang Silangan at sa iba pang panig ng mundo, bukas ang pintuan ng ating mga pampublikong paaralan para sa inyo. Kung magpapasya kayong umuwi, kasama ninyo ang DepEd sa panibagong yugto ng inyong paglilingkod.”

Qualified applicants may be hired and appointed as Teacher I under permanent status, subject to compliance with established qualification standards and existing hiring guidelines.

The SPIMS Program is an employment reintegration convergence initiative led by the National Reintegration Center for OFWs and implemented in coordination with partner agencies, including DepEd, the Commission on Higher Education, and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, as well as other relevant government offices.

The program ensures institutional coordination for a structured and orderly transition of returning Overseas Filipino Workers into the public education system.