"We need to reassure them that they have somewhere to run and they will receive support in case they get sick." He recalled that DepEd last year said that its employees are covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for COVID-19 hospitalization and treatment. However, the senator said these programs must trickle down to every last teacher and non-teaching staff to boost morale. He urged that teachers be moved up two spots up the priority list from B1 to A4, which includes frontline personnel in essential sectors and uniformed personnel. 92, which was sponsored by Gatchalian and recommends the pilot resumption of face-to-face classes in limited areas, also called for the prioritization of teachers in the COVID-19 vaccination program.

Source: Philippine Star March 30, 2021 03:45 UTC