Halting the exodus of Filipino teachers overseas

By The Editorial Board

Aug 20, 2024 12:10 am

THE exodus of Filipino public schoolteachers to work abroad has become a pressing concern. Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara himself has taken notice and has swiftly formed an education cluster to address the issue from a multi-sectoral perspective.

This migration is not just a symptom of individual ambition, for which we cannot begrudge our teachers who only want a better life for themselves and their families. It also reflects deeper systemic issues within our education system.

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