Education Secretary Juan Edgardo 'Sonny' Angara on Wednesday underscored the vital role of teachers as key drivers of human capital development during his address at the 50th Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E). “We often hear the phrase, ‘Teacher lang,’ but at DepEd, we say, ‘Teacher sila.
File photo: A teacher arranges papers at an empty classroom at the Justo Lukban Elementary School in Manila, Philippines on Monday, April 29, 2024.
“We often hear the phrase, ‘Teacher lang,’ but at DepEd, we say, ‘Teacher sila.’ They are our human capital developers, shaping the future workforce and driving national progress,” Angara said as he spoke before business leaders and stakeholders from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry .He highlighted the dedication of over 800,000 teachers nationwide, many of whom work under challenging conditions in remote and conflict-affected areas.
“Teachers are the heartbeat of our education system,” Angara remarked, recalling his recent visit to Pag-Asa Integrated School, the only public school on the remote island over the weekend.Angara also outlined key initiatives of the Department of Education to improve teachers’ working conditions, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directives.
“In our first 100 days, we have prioritized our teachers, just as the President instructed,” Angara noted.
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