MANILA, Philippines—“Sad and even revolting.”This was how the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) described the purchase of “outdated and pricey” laptops, which the Department of
August 09,2022 - 07:00 AM
Santiago said he would direct a “thorough examination” of the cost of the laptops and their specifications, stressing that the PS-DBM is expected to ensure no irregularities in procurement procedures. The difference of P23,253 per unit resulted in a significant decrease in purchased laptops— 28,917 units—which were expected to be distributed to recipient teachers to help them cope with blended learning.
Last year, the National Research Council of the Philippines -Department of Science and Technology said that in most cases, teachers “used their personal resources” on devices and services needed for distance learning.The study “Emergency Remote Teaching Experiences” surveyed 28,859 teachers from kindergarten to senior high school about their experiences and 60 to 63 percent had said that they used personal money to buy laptops for online learning.
Castro, Rep. Arlene Brosas and Rep. Raoul Manuel filed on Monday a resolution directing the House of Representatives to investigate the procurement.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
DepEd: DBM-PS bought teachers’ laptops, not usMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday said the Department of Budget and Management’s Procurement Service (DBM-PS) should be the one to answer the issue of
Read more »
DBM bought the ‘pricey’ laptops not us, DepEd saysThe DepEd said the DBM should be explaining the purchase of “overpriced” entry-level laptops given to teachers.
Read more »
Probe purchase of ‘overpriced, outdated’ laptops; Makabayan bloc urges HouseThe opposition Makabayan bloc is seeking a congressional investigation into the procurement of “overpriced” and “outdated” laptops for teachers by the Department of Education (DepEd).
Read more »
DepEd welcomes congressional probe on P2.4-B laptop purchaseThe Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday said that it would submit to the process in resolving the issue of alleged pricey entry-level laptops purchased for public school teachers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more »
Pricey islandMSGallery ' Pricey island ' Foreign and local tourists wait for a commercial boat to take them to the famous sandbar on Virgin Island near Panglao Island in Bohol on Sunday. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has ordered an invest--- more photos:
Read more »
VP asks DOH to spare teachers from vax driveVice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio has asked the Department of Health not to tap teachers for its vaccination
Read more »