FORMER Defense Secretary Gilbert ‘Gibo’ Teodoro vowed to support measures that aim to enhance the benefits for teachers if he gets elected in May.

The former Tarlac lawmaker stressed the need to strengthen teacher support and address the gaps and issues in education that have been worsened by the pandemic.

Teodoro added that the government should pay educators fairly, assist them in furthering their careers and provide better perks such as suitable housing, excellent health care and performance bonuses, among others.

These, he said, will help boost the morale of educators, who also play the role of parents to students and help produce quality workforce.

“The quality of our education lies in the hands of our teachers, and the government should provide adequate support for them,” Teodoro added.