Marcos swears in newly promoted teachers in Cagayan Valley

Inquirer.net - Oct 2, 2026

SANTIAGO CITY – A total of 4,244 promoted teachers and non-teaching personnel in Cagayan Valley formally took their oaths before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.at the Santiago City Sports Arena in Barangay Baluarte on Friday. “This event marks the implementation of the administration of the Expanded Career Progression (ECP) System designed to strengthen the regional workforce

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