Teacher groups oppose Sara Duterte's DepEd appointment

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) and the Teachers' Dignity Coalition (TDC) oppose presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s plan to appoint Sara Duterte as the next secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd).

These groups believe Duterte's vision does not address the current crisis besetting the education sector.

ACT Secretary General Raymond Basilio stated that the education system needs a leader who acknowledges the learning crisis, poor quality of education, low teacher salaries, and the erosion of historical truth.

Basilio criticized Duterte, noting that these problems were exacerbated during her father's administration.

Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) has also called for decisive actions to end the learning crisis and is submitting an education plan to the next administration.

Duterte, who has agreed to be the next DepEd secretary, previously expressed her intention to focus on producing skilled learners and emphasized the need for future generations to be patriotic and advocate for peace and discipline.

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