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Angara vows support for teachers’ salary raise, career progression
Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed confidence that public school teachers will receive a salary increase during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s term, noting the President's recognition of educators' importance.
Angara mentioned that President Marcos Jr. views teachers as central to the educational system and emphasized the need to care for them and their benefits.
While salary increases are a constant need for teachers, Angara stated that the timing and amount are still subject to determination.
However, Angara indicated that an entry-level salary of P50,000 for public school teachers is unlikely, given the current entry-level pay of P27,000.
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