SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go pressed for a salary increase for government workers and better compensation and benefits for teachers.

Go recalled that during the Development Budget Coordination Committee hearing, Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said that around P17 billion has been earmarked for the Salary Standardization Law 6 in the proposed 2024 budget.

With this, government workers may expect a salary hike next year.

“Sana po ay matuloy ito at isa po ako sa magsusulong nito at kasama po dito ang ating mga teachers,” he said.

The senator called on DepEd to study how to improve the benefits of teachers as a way to acknowledge their dedication and invaluable contribution to shaping the future of the nation.

“Pag-aralan po natin kung anong benepisyo pa ang dapat ibigay sa ating mga guro bukod pa sa kanilang suweldo,” he said.

“It is therefore incumbent upon us to recognize their devotion,” he added.