Teachers Prohibited from Using Own Funds for School Preparations Amidst Ongoing Reports
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Teachers Prohibited from Using Own Funds for School Preparations Amidst Ongoing Reports

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has reiterated its prohibition against public school teachers using their personal funds for school readiness activities. However, reports persist of some educators shouldering classroom repair costs, prompting calls for full government funding coverage.

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