A group on Tuesday, June 22, slammed President Duterte for once again rejecting proposals to implement limited face-to-face classes. (JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) “The Philippine education system is being held hostage by the Duterte administration’s ineptitude in dealing with the...
Contrary to the claims of the Department of Education (DepEd), a group on Wednesday, June 16, said that teachers’ benefits are not just “overly delayed” but are also "inadequate." A public school teacher holding class before the COVID-19 pandemic. (DepEd / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The...
Having already rendered 50 days out of the 77 days of overtime work for the current school year, public school teachers are asking the government to compensate them - especially with only a month left before School Year (SY) formally closes. ACT is asking the CSC to compensate teachers after having...
Exactly a month before the current school year officially comes to an end, a group of education workers slammed the government for failing to provide laptops and data allowances for teachers under the “Bayanihan 2.” Some teachers hold online classes under the distance learning set-up due to...
As distance learning continues to further widen learning gaps, a group of education workers underscored the need for the government to allow the conduct of limited in-person classes in areas with low or no reported cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Before the COVID-19 pandemic, students...
In order to improve the state of learning in the country, a group of education workers on Monday, June 7, underscored the need to implement “decisive, aggressive, and scientifically backed” measures. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines expressed...
Over a year since the implementation of distance learning, a teachers' group on Tuesday, June 1, appealed anew for better pay and benefits for teachers. (Photo from ACT) The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) held a motorcade and noise barrage at the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to...
A group of education workers on Friday, May 28 urged the government to compensate for the overtime rendered by teachers which started even before the opening of school year (SY) 2020-2021. 'Teachers' Overtime Counter Check' (Photo from ACT Philippines Facebook page) “Today marks the 40th day of...
Dressed in gowns despite the sweltering summer heat, members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines held a Santacruzan-themed protest at the gates of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Pasig City on Friday, May 28. Teachers hold ‘Protesta de Mayo’ at DepEd gates on May 28,...
A group of education workers is currently protesting the lack of support coming from the government amid pandemic using their laptops. Photo from ACT/FB Using the hashtags #GuroHindiMakina and #LaptopProtest, members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) started holding protests using their...
A group of education workers on Monday, May 24, called out the Department of Education (DepEd) for its “slow disbursement of funds” which costs teachers and learners a whole lot more when it comes to resources. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN) Despite the pandemic, the Alliance of Concerned...
