Empowering leadership holds a promise for enhancing teacher’s motivation and commitment. However, its implementation possesses great complexity and challenges. This study analyzes the impact of various empowerment strategies that principals employ to increase the motivation and commitment of the teachers in District VIII, City of Koronadal Division, South Cotabato, Philippines. This study employs Descriptive Correlational and utilizes the Likert scale through surveys gathered by 67 teachers to participate in the study. Using Multiple Regression Analysis, the data revealed that the principal’s empowerment strategies greatly affect motivation and commitment, emphasizing the importance of the principal’s role in cultivating a conducive work environment. To develop an inclusive environment, the principal shall give the teachers autonomy inside and outside the classroom and include positive reinforcement to strengthen the motivation and commitment of the teachers.

Keywords: Empowering Leadership, Empowerment Strategy, Teachers’ Motivation, Teachers’ Commitment.

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