BUILDING BETTER SCHOOLS. A worker smooths freshly poured concrete outside a classroom as repair works continue ahead of the school year. Schools nationwide are undertaking infrastructure improvements to address classroom shortages and enhance learning environments. Photo by Wendyl Geronimo (davaotoday.com)
Amid record-high 2026 DepEd budget, teachers warn of persistent shortages and low wages
DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Despite the record-high education budget for 2026, teachers and advocates warn that long-standing problems remain unresolved as Philippine public schools open classes today, June 8. Yet…