ACT: Many teachers still unpaid for midterm election service

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Wednesday reported that many teachers who served during the May 12 midterm elections have not yet received their honoraria.

- — Bella Cariaso

In a radio interview, ACT National Capital Region (NCR) union president Ruby Bernardo emphasized that under the law, teachers who served in the elections should receive their compensation within 15 days after election day.

According to reports received by ACT, teachers in several school divisions and regions, particularly in Baguio and Antipolo, have yet to be compensated.

She stressed that prompt release of election honoraria reflects due recognition for the critical and often life-threatening roles performed by members of the electoral board.

Under existing guidelines, electoral board chairpersons are entitled to P12,000 each, while other members and support staff should receive between P8,000 and P11,000.