ACT Teachers presents a progress report card that says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte 'abandoned' pressing issues in the education sector. MarcosYear1
MANILA, Philippines – A progressive teachers’ group gave a negative assessment of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s first year in office, saying education woes under his leadership were inadequately addressed.
The group said multiple issues concerning teachers and students were not prioritized, including the safe reopening of schools, boosting the budget for the education sector, providing sufficient learning and teaching resources, and overhauling the K to 12 curriculum, among others.since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘FOR IMMEDIATE REMEDIATION.’ ACT Teachers presents a report card for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. Photo courtesy of ACT Teachers.The group shared that many private school teachers in Metro Manila are earning only around P15,000 to P18,000 per month. In worse situations outside the metropolis, monthly wage could go as low as P6,000.
ACT Teachers also called out the administration for “gravely violating” academic freedom and union rights.
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