ACT Chairperson Ruby Bernardo criticized Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s visit to Cagayan de Oro City for National Teachers’ Month, characterizing ceremonial activities—such as raffles and discounts—as inadequate responses to systemic education challenges.
Bernardo stated that public school educators require salary increases, expanded benefits, and improved working conditions to prevent skilled personnel from seeking employment overseas.
The teachers’ union announced month-long protest actions to press the administration on compensation and structural education reform.
