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Marcos pledges faster disbursement of teachers' 2024 performance bonuses
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. committed Monday to accelerating the release of teachers' Performance-Based Bonuses for 2024, reaffirming government support for the education sector during National Teachers' Day observances.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. promised expedited payment of the 2024 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) for teachers, underscoring the administration's commitment to the nation's educators during Monday's National Teachers' Day celebration in Quezon City.
The President made the pledge while addressing attendees at the annual observance, emphasizing efforts to acknowledge and support the teaching profession. The delayed disbursement of performance bonuses has been a persistent concern among educators nationwide, affecting thousands of public school teachers.
The government's push to accelerate the bonus release comes amid ongoing calls from education sector organizations for timely compensation. The PBB is intended to reward teachers based on their performance metrics and institutional contributions.
Marcos's assurance reflects the administration's broader agenda to improve working conditions and financial support for educators, a sector deemed critical to the nation's development. The commitment signals renewed focus on addressing longstanding grievances within the teaching profession as the government continues implementing education reforms.