The educators' group aims to represent the private education sector and strengthen the public-private school complementarity in the education system, Estrada said. Estrada pledged to work to provide assistance to students, teachers and small, struggling private schools to ensure learning continuity. During the launch of the party-list on Tuesday, members of the ESC rallied for support to enable the group to secure a seat at the House of Representatives. "If we want change in government, change in leadership and change in the world, then let us look within ourselves. Philippine Association of Private Schools, Colleges and Universities President and former Cocopea president Dr. Lourdes Almeda-Sese threw her support behind the new group.

Source: Manila Times October 06, 2021 16:07 UTC