PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has issued an executive order creating new positions for teachers.

Executiver Order No. 174 creates positions for Teacher IV, Teacher V, Teacher VI, Teacher VII, and Master Teacher V.

The order also promotes professional development and career advancement for public school teachers.

Duterte’s order will take effect after publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Education Undersecretary Nepomuceno Malaluan earlier said some educators are stuck at Teacher III level because the next position, Master Teacher I, demands high educational requirements.

At the present setup, Teacher I receives Salary Grade 11; Teacher II receives Salary Grade 12; and Teacher III receives Salary Grade 13.