The House of Representatives vowed to focus their attention to improving public school teachers’ salaries and benefits, including additional classrooms and equipment like computers on Thursday, October 3.
During the 2024 National Teacher's Month, House Speaker Martin Romualdez assured that the Congress will not falter with its promise to provide the Department of Education (DepEd) with continued support for their programs, to ensure the betterment of the teachers.
“And this includes higher pay, more benefits, which should extend to more opportunities for training and progress of everyone,” The House Speaker said in his speech at the Together4Teachers in Quezon City.
With the help of Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Congress consulted the Chairman of their Appropriations Committee to ensure the construction of additional classroom buildings and equipment, such as laptops and computers.
Moreover, he assured that the administration will make sure that the whole sector will be equipped with all the necessary tools to benefit future leaders.
Romualdez expressed his appreciation to teachers who dedicate themselves to helping students learn and grow.
“Your devotion and dedication, not to mention your passion, to work is beyond question. And we are all grateful for that. You have made it your vow to nourish our children into making them productive citizens of our progressing society,” Romualdez said.
“As we always say, education is the foundation of everyone’s success, and for which this administration will vigorously pursue in our ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ theme. And you as teachers, being pillars of our education system, will be there as guiding light for our youth,” he added.
