Philippine teachers outraged over 'politicking' in school learning

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MANILA - The Philippines education ministry came under fire from teachers on Friday over a learning module that contained negative content about presidential candidate Leni Robredo, and praise for i

ncumbent Rodrigo Duterte, including a fake endorsement from Britain's queen.

The module, which was created in 2020, started circulating on social media on Thursday, just over four weeks away from aDuterte is not running for re-election but has a bitter rivalry with Robredo, who has been critical of his government's pandemic response and effectiveness of his bloody war on drugs.

"Strict adherence to the procedures and safeguards in the production of modules will give justice to them and will ensure that the people's taxes indeed go to quality education instead of shoddy teaching materials and politicking," it said in a statement. In a text message she said authorities also were"exerting all efforts to warn teachers against participating in partisan politics".

 

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