Marcos signs law doubling teaching allowance

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday signed into law a measure that increases the annual teaching allowance for public school teachers.

Republic Act 11997, also known as the 'Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act,' provides the increase of teaching allowance from P5,000 to P10,000 beginning School Year 2025-2026.The amount would cover the purchase of tangible and intangible teaching supplies and materials, the payment of incidental expenses, and the implementation or conduct of various learning delivery modalities.This is tagged as significant as it would eliminate teachers' out-of-pocket expenses.

'And while it might seem inconsequential to those who are already used to having a steady supply of basic materials for work, this amount makes an enormous difference for our beloved teachers and for the students,' he added.Marcos lamented how, for decades, public school teachers have carried the burden of spending their own money to buy classroom supplies and other materials to aid them in teaching their students.

 

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