President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a P1,000 incentive for every public school teacher in celebration of World Teachers’ Day, recognizing their efforts and sacrifices.
Marcos made the announcement during the celebration of National Teachers’ Day on Monday, Oct. 6, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
“[T]oday, on World Teachers’ Day, we also provide a P1,000 incentive for every public school teacher — a little reminder man lang, kaunti lang paalala that we recognize your efforts and your sacrifices and they have not gone unrecognized,” Marcos said in his speech.
He vowed that the government will continue to support them through measures that aim to empower them.
“It reminds us that the true measure of a nation’s growth is found in the grit, the passion, and dedication of you – our teachers,” Marcos said, referring to the heroism of teachers around the country.
“Yet, we know that inspiration must be matched with action. Teachers can only fulfill their calling if the government fully supports their teachers,” he added.
The President said this is why he signed the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act which grants a tax-free teaching allowance for public school teachers.
He said this year, every teacher has already received P10,000 to help cover classroom needs.
He also cited issuing Department of Education (DepEd) Order No. 005 to ensure fair teaching loads. (Betheena Unite)
