Alliance of Concerned Teachers
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Cordillera on Tuesday, June 23, said the fatal shooting of students inside a school in Tacloban City exposed deep-rooted problems in the country’s education system, as the Department of Education in the Cordillera assured the public that schools in the region continue to strengthen safety and security measures.
ACT Union Cordillera president Joel Capulong said the tragedy should not be viewed simply as an isolated act of violence or the result of chronic bullying but as a manifestation of long-standing deficiencies in public education.
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“The solution goes beyond installing more security measures. We need to address the chronic underfunding of education and strengthen the support systems for learners and teachers,” Capulong said.FEATURED STORIES
