THE DEPARTMENT of Education has responded to the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition’s  call for a dialogue on key issues affecting public school teachers.

In a letter signed by Undersecretary Wilfredo Cabral, the agency confirmed it is finalizing the implementing guidelines for the P7,000 medical allowance for DepEd personnel.

“Please be informed that DepEd is already in the final stage of review of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) on the grant of Medical Allowance, in accordance with Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Circular No. 2024-6,” the letter stated.

The agency expressed its willingness to meet with TDC representatives to discuss the allowance provisions and other teacher-related concerns.

“Sa ngayon, may mga usaping nakabinbin sa DepEd gaya ng working hours, curriculum revision, appointment ng mga principal sa lahat ng paaralan, kalagayan ng mga head teachers, promotion system, performance rating policy, administrative tasks ng mga guro, iba’t ibang resource shortages, at ang paglalaan ng mga benepisyong nasa ilalim ng Magna Carta, partikular ang medical allowance,” said TDC Chairperson Benjo Basas.

DepEd’s Employee Welfare Division has been tasked to coordinate with the TDC on the details of the upcoming meeting.