English: In a hearing, Gatchalian also pointed to the number of schools that do not have enough teachers for School Year (SY) 2022-2023 based on DepEd data and the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028. Out of 39,186 total schools for Kindergarten to Grade 6, 9% (3,505) have insufficient teachers. Twenty-four percent (2,412) of 10,188 junior high schools, and 34% (2,522) of 7,520 senior high schools do not have enough teachers.
Filipino: Sa isang pagdinig, pinuna rin ni Gatchalian ang bilang ng mga paaralan na walang sapat na mga guro para sa School Year (SY) 2022-2023 batay sa datos ng DepEd at Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028. Sa 39,186 na mga paaralan para sa Kindergarten hanggang Grade 6, 9% (3,505) ang may kakulangan sa guro. Dalawampu't apat na porsyento (2,412) sa 10,188 junior high schools, at 34% (2,522) sa 7,520 senior high schools ang may kakulangan sa guro.