A survey conducted by the Alliance of Concerned Teachers-National Capital Region (ACT-NCR) found that 87 percent of teachers in Metro Manila believe that the intense heat in classrooms affects students’ ability to concentrate, which in turn, hampers the effectiveness of teaching and learning. MB...
A group of education workers on Saturday, Feb. 17, decried the “protracted study” of the Department of Education (DepEd) on salary hikes noting that delayed salary review has a devastating impact on teachers' livelihood. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE) “Ilang taon nang kapos...
Teachers cried their hearts out on Valentine's Day, claiming that the government had "neglected" their demands for "just" and "living" wages and salaries, not only for themselves but also for Filipino workers. Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) through ACT...
"Broken-hearted" teachers announced on Monday, Feb. 12, their plans to stage a protest against the continued neglect of the government concerning their benefits and demands for a pay hike. Public school teachers (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FIL E PHOTO) The Alliance of Concerned...
Following the second Basic Education Report (BER) presented by the Department of Education (DepEd), a group of education workers on Friday, Jan. 26, reiterated the urgent need to “significantly address” the shortages in the country’s basic education system. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO...
A group of education workers expressed dismay over the government’s “failure” to enact the significant salary increase that is at par with the living wage. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), in a statement, lamented that Jan. 15 marked the...
A group of education workers on Monday, Jan. 15, slammed the Department of Education (DepEd) for issuing an “abrupt order” that left the teachers as well as school heads in public schools “ill-equipped.” Students during the first 'Catch-Up Fridays' on Jan. 12, 2024. (Photo credit to DepEd...
A group of education workers on Saturday, Jan. 13, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to stop its “experimental” MATATAG curriculum and instead focus on ensuring intensive and extensive consultation among stakeholders. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN) “Hindi na natuto ang DepEd....
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Friday, Jan. 5, expressed its profound concern and dismay over the “ill-advised directive” to discontinue the Senior High School (SHS) program in universities and colleges funded by the government. Graduating Senior High School students (DepEd file...
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines on Wednesday, Aug. 30, urged lawmakers to amend the proposed 2024 budget of the Department of Education (DepEd) in order "to address persistent shortages, redirect misallocations, and ensure transparent and efficient fund utilization." ...
A group of education workers on Tuesday, Aug. 15, reiterated their calls for a salary increase, noting that the “concrete” conditions of teachers are enough grounds for an urgent pay hike. NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO “Why is it taking too long for them to provide salary...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is seeking advice from third-party consultants regarding proper salary adjustments for teachers, DepEd Undersecretary Michael Wesley Poa said in a press briefing on Tuesday, July 11. "DepEd alone cannot really just unilaterally change or increase the salaries....
