MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday vowed for a 'more balanced and conducive' work environment for public school teachers, as he hailed educators around the country on National Teachers' Day.

In his speech during the 2024 National Teachers' Day celebration in Cubao, Quezon City, Marcos reiterated that improving the education sector remains his administration's key priority as he enumerated the several initiatives aimed at promoting teachers' welfare such as the effort to bring more opportunities for career advancement and professional development, the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act, and the delivery of medical allowance worth P7,000 for teachers.