English: Gatchalian has repeatedly urged the DepEd to speed up its hiring process. Data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) reveals that as of February 17, 2023, there are 24,254 unfilled teaching positions in the DepEd. This is equivalent to almost 3% of the DepEd's 879,789 teaching positions. The bigger portion of these unfilled positions are entry-level positions such as Teacher I, Special Science Teacher I, Special Education Teacher I, and Master Teacher I.
Filipino: Matatandaang ilang beses nang hinimok ni Gatchalian ang DepEd na pabilisin ang proseso sa pag-hire ng mga guro. Batay sa datos mula sa Department of Budget and Management (DBM) nitong Pebrero 17, 2023, lumalabas na may 24,254 na unfilled teaching positions o kulang na mga guro, katumbas ng 3% ng 879,789 teaching positions sa DepEd. Karamihan sa mga hindi napupunang posisyon ay mga entry-level positions tulad ng Teacher I, Special Science Teacher I, Special Education Teacher I, at Master Teacher I.