Teachers to get cash allowance this week
MANILA, Philippines — Public school teachers will receive their annual cash allowance of P5,000 on the first week of the opening of classes, according to the Department of Education.
DepEd spokesman Michael Poa said over the weekend that the annual benefit, formerly known as chalk allowance, aims to augment the expenses incurred by teachers in preparation for the opening of classes.
An earlier advisory issued by DepEd Undersecretary for finance Annalyn Sevilla said the allowance may be used for the “purchase of teaching supplies and materials, internet subscription and other expenses.”
It shall also cover the annual medical examination expense of teachers.
The cash allowance is considered an “outright expense” and teachers are not required to submit receipts.
Teachers clarified that the allowance announced by the DepEd is a regular benefit and not an additional aid from the government.
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