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"Teachers are always ready and enthusiastic to perform their duties despite the recurring challenges we face every year. But it is also the government's duty to make sure we are not left to carry this burden alone," TDC national chairperson Benjo Basas said.

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He noted that the opening of classes will still be marred by shortages in basic resources such as classrooms, armchairs, water and sanitation facilities and learning materials especially books aligned with the newly revised curriculum.

Basas also mentioned the lack of support for the implementation of the Strengthened Senior High School (SHS) curriculum, which will begin its pilot rollout in select schools.

"Reports from the field show that some schools participating in the SHS pilot are not adequately supported to deliver the new curriculum effectively," he said.

He also said that while the Marcos administration institutionalized a P7,000 annual medical allowance through a health maintenance organization for teachers and non-teaching staff beginning this year, the DepEd was late in its implementation.

Police visibility

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized 37,740 police personnel nationwide today.