Marcos signs law declaring May 16 as National Education Support Personnel Day
President Marcos signed Republic Act No. 12178 on April 15, declaring May 16 as National Education Support Personnel Day and making it a special working holiday.
The law recognizes the crucial role of education support personnel in providing quality education and fostering safe learning environments, encouraging employers to allow staff participation in related events.
Under the new act, the Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) are tasked with organizing annual activities for this day.
Education support personnel include individuals such as teaching assistants, librarians, counselors, administrative staff, registrars, nurses, psychologists, and other technical and general staff who assist learners and teachers.
The amount necessary to implement RA 12178 will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act, with the law taking effect 15 days after its publication.
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