IF FORMER Vice President Jejomar Binay had his way, teachers should not work abroad as nannies.

“Our teachers should be mentoring future leaders and achievers, and not toiling in foreign lands far from their families,” he said.

Binay said teachers should be given recognition as mentors of the youth. They should also be honored for their sacrifices.

“We should work to recognize the dignity of our teachers and the teaching profession,” the senatorial aspirant said.

If elected senator, Binay vowed to push for an increase in salaries and benefits of public school teachers.

“Our teachers have long been asking for an increase in pay, and it is high time that we make this a reality,” he said.