A group on Monday, May 19, acknowledged the approval of 16,000 new teaching positions by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) as a welcome step forward—but said it remains far from enough to resolve the ongoing education crisis in the country.Teachers ' Dignity Coalition (TDC)...
Amid continued delays in the enrollment of public school teachers into the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) program, a group of teachers on Saturday, May 17, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to release a cash medical allowance to help cover urgent healthcare expenses.The Teachers...
As the nation reflects on the 2025 midterm elections, the heroism of Filipino teachers stands out.However, their service continues to be marred by long-standing systemic issues, as reported by the Department of Education (DepEd) and teachers ' groups such as the Alliance of Concerned Teachers...
The 2025 Philippine national and local elections on Monday, May 12, began generally peacefully and orderly in most parts of the country, but teachers' groups reported significant disruptions due to recurring technical issues, raising public concern over the reliability of the automated electoral...
Teachers ' groups on Saturday, May 10, voiced strong criticism over the recent increase in poll honoraria, calling it a "recycled" measure that fails to address the real needs of educators. In separate statements, the Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC) and the Alliance of Concerned Teachers...
While welcoming the prompt action of the Department of Education (DepEd) related to the highly publicized graduation ceremony controversy in Antique, a teachers' group on Friday, April 25, emphasized the importance of ensuring "due process" to uphold the rights of education professionals.Screengrab...
At the end of every school year, the Department of Education (DepEd) upholds its long-standing policy of reminding schools, especially public ones, to conduct graduation and moving-up ceremonies in a "simple yet meaningful" manner, avoiding additional financial burdens on families already...
A teachers' group, on Thursday, April 10, voiced concern over the potential effects of the Civil Service Commission's (CSC) new guidelines on political neutrality, noting that these could infringe on educators' right to free speech and stifle critical discourse in academic spaces.(MB file...
Alarmed by recent bullying incidents, a group of teachers on Tuesday, April 8, called for the implementation of stronger mental health programs in schools.(Photo from Unsplash)"We need urgent and systemic support for our learners," said Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC) National Chairperson...
A teachers' group has urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to immediately implement the P7,000 annual medical allowance for public school teachers.(DepEd / MB Visual Content Group)The Teachers Dignity Coalition (TDC) called on DepEd to fast-track the implementation of the medical allowance as...
Citing concerns over heavy workloads, inadequate rest periods, and extreme weather conditions, a teachers' group has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to implement "teacher-friendly" reforms in the 2025-2026 school calendar.(JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN)The Teachers'...
Citing the long-standing role of educators in electoral duties, a group on Friday, March 28, urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to prioritize public school teachers in the selection of Electoral Board (EB) support staff.Public school teachers learn how to use a vote-counting machine during...
