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Every great nation stands on the shoulders of its teachers. And in the Philippines, that truth was at the heart of this year’s National Teachers’ Month and World Teachers’ Day celebration — where President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Education (DepEd) unveiled new programs to support the country’s educators. From higher allowances to lighter workloads, these initiatives aim to honor teachers not just with words, but with real action. Strengthening the Backbone of Education Teachers are more than just instructors — they are the heartbeat of every community. During the National Teachers’ Day Culminating Program , President Marcos Jr. paid tribute to the nation’s educators, calling them “the guiding hands” behind the country’s progress. Alongside Education Secretary Sonny Angara and other education leaders, the president underscored how teachers play a pivotal role in nation-building. The celebration wasn’t just ceremonial; it was packed with policy updates and reforms ...

In classrooms across the Philippines, teachers continue to stand at the frontlines of nation-building — nurturing young minds, inspiring hope, and shaping the country’s future. This year’s culmination of National Teachers’ Month and World Teachers’ Day highlighted just how vital their role is, as President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and the Department of Education (DepEd) unveiled new programs, reforms, and benefits designed to strengthen the teaching profession. From higher allowances and clearer career pathways to the digitalization of classrooms, the government’s initiatives reflect a strong commitment to improving teacher welfare and professional growth. Honoring the Hands that Shape the Nation During the National Teachers’ Day Culminating Program, President Marcos, alongside Education Secretary Sonny Angara , NTMCC Chair Aniceto Sobrepeña of Metrobank Foundation, and other education partners, paid tribute to the invaluable role of teachers in building the nation. “Y...

In 2024, a disturbing revelation emerged from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) : 5.58 million high school graduates in the Philippines—many of whom finished junior or senior high school — lack basic comprehension skills . While they can read and write, they cannot grasp the meaning of what they read. This issue is more than a statistic; it's a signal of a deeper problem within the country’s educational system . 📉 Unmasking Functional Illiteracy in High School Graduates While the word “graduate” typically suggests someone is equipped with adequate academic skills, the PSA’s findings paint a different picture. These 5.58 million Filipinos , aged 10 to 64, have received diplomas but remain functionally illiterate —they struggle with reading comprehension , even if they can recognize words and write them down. Functional illiteracy is not about the inability to read letters or form words. It’s about the inability to understand and use information. These individuals ca...