Teachers, groups seek stronger government support amid Middle East crisisStudents of the Marikina Elementary School in Marikina City attend a two-hour class orientation before the formal school opening on August 23, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — Private school teachers and education groups yesterday pressed the government for urgent support and policy flexibility as the ongoing Middle East crisis continues to strain the education sector. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers Private Schools led the call, citing the worsening conditions faced by educators nationwide. Jonathan Geronimo, ACT Private Schools secretary general, said the government’s response to the ongoing crisis is insufficient and disconnected from the realities faced by teachers. Data from ACT Private Schools show that the average salary of private school teachers in the National Capital Region is only P17,500 per month.

Source: Philippine Star March 31, 2026 16:44 UTC