Comelec Removes Expiration of Poll Service Credits for Teachers
The Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) has removed the expiration period for service credits earned by teachers for election-related work, allowing them to be used anytime after their duties are rendered. This follows years of advocacy from teacher groups.
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