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VP SARA TO TEACHERS: KEEP BOUNDARIES WITH LEARNERS

The Department of Education (DepEd) reminded its teaching and non-teaching personnel to uphold professionalism and maintain boundaries with learners. Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte said teachers and non-teaching personnel should not have “friendly relations” with learners outside the classroom setup. “Dapat hindi sila magkaroon ng friendly relations with their learners outside of the […]

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QC SOLON BATS FOR SALARY HIKE OF TEACHERS

Quezon City 5th District Representative Patrick Michael Vargas filed a bill seeking to upgrade the salary grade level of public school teachers in commemoration of World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5. The proposed measure, House Bill (HB) No. 4070, aims to adjust the minimum salary grade level of public school teachers from Salary Grade (SG) […]

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MORE ALLOWANCES, BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS URGED

Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on World Teachers’ Day renewed his push for additional allowances and benefits for teachers. Villanueva made the call after he received the Gawad Sulo Award for Public Service from the Philippine Normal University (PNU) for his unwavering work for the welfare and betterment of the country’s educators. “It’s a reminder […]

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IRR CONSULTATION FOR TEACHER EDUCATION ACT STARTS

To further strengthen teacher education in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Teacher Education Council (TEC) Secretariat, has conducted stakeholders’ consultation for the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11713 or the Excellence in Teacher Education Act. In her message, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte noted that the […]

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5 CAVITE TEACHERS LINKED TO SEXUAL ABUSE CHARGED

Five out of seven teachers allegedly involved in the sexual harassment of learners in Bacoor, Cavite have been charged administratively, according to the Department of Education (DepEd). In a press briefing, DepEd Spokesperson Michael Poa said the DepEd made the move following the initial investigation on malicious conversations allegedly initiated by teachers, supposedly showing sexually-motivated […]

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GIVE TEACHERS SALARY INCREASES NOW – GATCHALIAN

Following the celebration of National Teachers’ Month from September 5 to October 5, Senator Win Gatchalian vowed to pursue measures that will uphold the welfare of teachers and raise their salaries. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education thanked teachers for their hard work and sacrifice to ensure learning continuity despite the threat […]

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VP SARA LEADS NATIONAL TEACHERS’ MONTH CELEBRATION

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte underscored her admiration and respect for the unwavering dedication of teachers, in celebration of the National Teachers’ month. Duterte highly regarded their flexibility for the sake of learners, citing their extra effort to ensure learning deliveries, in coordination with the local government units and other health authorities since […]

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P2K MONTHLY ALLOWANCE FOR TEACHERS PUSHED

Davao City First Congressional District Representative Paolo Duterte has proposed the grant of a tax-exempt P2,000 allowance each per month within the school year to public school teachers to cover expenses for supplies and materials. “Public school teachers will have to cope with even more expenses to carry out their responsibilities once full face-to-face classes […]

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SCHOOL EXECS PRAISED FOR SMOOTH CLASS OPENING

Senator Win Gatchalian thanked the country’s education frontliners for ensuring the smooth opening of schools and ensuring the continuity of education despite the persisting threat of COVID-19. Gatchalian cited the role of teachers, principals, and schools superintendents in preparing the country’s schools, especially for taking steps in ensuring the safe resumption of face-to-face classes, including […]

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GIVE TEACHERS MORE ALLOWANCES – VILLANUEVA

The resumption of face-to-face (F2F) classes must bring to focus the hardships of the country’s teachers, Senator Joel Villanueva said. Villanueva made this remark as he pushed anew for the passage of bills that alleviate the condition of educators.  “Outside of their academic tasks, many teachers spend their own money to shoulder classroom-related expenses and […]