English: Gatchalian pointed out that the basic education sector already suffers from a shortage of teaching and non-teaching staff. During the 2025 national budget deliberations, the Department of Education (DepEd) reported a nationwide shortfall of 56,050 teachers and 20,688 non-teaching personnel.
Filipino: Binigyang diin ni Gatchalian na sa basic education sector palang, kulang na kulang na ang mga guro at non-teaching staff. Matatandaan na noong talakayan sa 2025 national budget, iniulat ng Department of Education (DepEd) na kulang ang mga pampublikong paaralan ng 56,050 na guro at 20,688 na non-teaching personnel.