KEEP SCHOOLS FROM POLITICS Sara calls on local chief execs not to use schools, teachers in their activities

By MAYA M. PADILLO

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte called on local chief executives (LCEs) on Tuesday not to use schools and the teachers in activities organized by the local government units (LGUs).

at The Manila Hotel on February 21, 2023, Duterte reminded the teachers that they must be teaching and not doing anything else, especially outside of our schools.

“Isisingit ko po dito yung pakikiusap namin sa ating mga local chief executives na kung pwede ay wag po nating gamitin ang ating mga paaralan at ang ating mga teachers sa ating mga aktibidad ng ating mga local government unit,” she said.

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Duterte also ordered the teachers, principals, division superintendents, including assistant regional directors (ARDs) and regional directors in the Department of Education (DepEd) to be professional in their work.

“Dito po kami nakikiusap sa ating mga kaibigan na mga local chief