Teachers’ Group Seeks Higher Pay For Poll Duties In 2013

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) is seeking higher honorarium for their poll-related duties from the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

In an interview, ACT Secretary General France Castro said they are looking for higher payments since the work load of teachers serving as Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) has more than doubled due to the use of the automated election system (AES).

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Classroom Shortage Forces Triple Shifting

 As school year 2012-2013 opened on Monday, the call to stop the implementation of the Department of Education’s (DepEd’s) “K to 12” basic education program began to gain support in the House of Representatives over concerns the government is ill-prepared to pursue the program.

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Teachers' Clothing Stipend Hiked

Public school teachers nationwide commended Saturday the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) after the two agencies announced that their clothing allowance will be increased beginning this year.

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) considered the increase in clothing allowance, as “another victory for teachers nationwide” while the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) said that although it is a small amount—an additional P1,000—“it is a great help as well to their teachers.”

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