VP Sara honors teachers for uplifting Filipino youth's skills

Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday honored teachers and their role in strengthening Filipino youth skills for nation-building.

“Sa araw na ito, ating kinikilala ang mahalagang papel na ginagampanan ng ating mga guro sa pagtaguyod ng matatag na sambayanan at maliwanag na kinabukasan para sa ating mga kabataan,” Duterte said in video message.

(Today, we recognize the important role our teachers play in building a strong nation and securing a bright future for our youth.)

“Kaming lahat ay nagbibigay-pugay sa inyong malaking kontribusyon sa pag-unlad ng inyong propesyon at sa pagsulong ng potensyal at kasanayan ng mga kabataang Pilipino,” she added.

(We honor your significant contribution to the growth of your profession and to the advancement of the potential and skills of the Filipino youth.)

October 5 marks World Teachers’ Day, as it commemorates the signing of the UNESCO recommendation setting standards for the teaching profession.

Duterte also underscored the teachers’ hard work and sacrifices in educating the Filipino youth.

“Hangad namin ang inyong patuloy na tagumpay, kalakasan at kalusugan, at nakikiisa kami sa inyong mga mithiin para sa kapakanan ng ating kabataan at bayan,” the Vice President said.

(We wish you continued success, strength, and good health, and we stand with you in your aspirations for the welfare of our youth and our nation.)

“Nawa’y magsilbi pa kayong inspirasyon sa mas marami pang kabataan, habang inyong buong sigasig na nilalakbay ang daan tungo sa ating nagkakaisang hangarin para sa isang matatag na Pilipinas,” she added.

(May you continue to be an inspiration to more young people as you walk the path toward our shared goal of a strong and united Philippines.)

The Department of Education on Saturday said it would take “meaningful action” on concerns raised by Filipino teachers, which include concerns on salaries, workload, and the education budget.

Signed on August 2 last year, Executive Order 64 provides that salary increases for state workers will be implemented in four tranches, effective on the first days of 2024 to 2027. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/KG, GMA Integrated News