As schools open, teachers demand P15K pay hike
Public school teachers in the Philippines are planning a rally to demand a P15,000 across-the-board salary increase. The Teachers' Dignity Coalition stated the protest will occur after school hours to avoid disrupting student learning.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between government education budgets and the rising cost of living for public sector employees.
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The article reports on the protest plans and quotes the organizers directly without injecting editorial opinion.
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