HOUSE Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez assured public school teachers that more attention will be given to their welfare, especially concerning salaries, benefits, and additional resources such as classrooms and computers.

“In all of the challenges that you face, we in Congress must stress that we will not waver in our promise to give you, in the Department of Education, our continued support in your programs, not just for the laws that we pass, but for the betterment of our teachers as well,” he stated.

“This includes higher pay, more benefits, and more opportunities for training and development for everyone,” Romualdez added.

The Speaker vowed that under the leadership of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and with the help of Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara, they will not make promises they cannot keep.

“Nagbubulungan kami ni Secretary Angara kanina at kinunsulta ko ang chairman ng Appropriations Committee ng House, at sisiguraduhin natin na magdadagdag tayo ng mga classroom buildings at mga equipment, kagaya ng laptops at computers,” Romualdez said.

His announcement was met with cheers from teachers and DepEd officials in attendance.

“We salute our teachers who have made sacrifices beyond their limits, who always go out of their way to help our students learn so that they will be fully prepared for the realities and struggles of life the moment they enter our labor force,” the Speaker added.

Romualdez praised the teachers’ unwavering dedication, saying, “Your devotion and dedication, not to mention your passion, to work is beyond question. And we are all grateful for that.”

He emphasized that education is the foundation of success, and in the administration’s “Bagong Pilipinas” vision, teachers will serve as the guiding light for the youth.