P910 million earmarked for benefits of teachersMakati Rep. Luis Campos Jr. said P910 million has been allotted by the government for the grant of World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit. MANILA, Philippines — Some 900,000 public school teachers will each receive P1,000 incentive without any delay as part of the celebration of World Teachers’ Day, a lawmaker said yesterday. Makati Rep. Luis Campos Jr. said P910 million has been allotted by the government for the grant of World Teachers’ Day Incentive Benefit (WTDIB). Oct. 5 is observed every year as World Teachers’ Day. She said some 200,000 government posts, including those for public school teachers, remain unfilled.

Source: Philippine Star October 05, 2021 15:56 UTC