ACT flags ‘deep-rooted’ issues facing education sector

The fatal shooting of students in Tacloban City has brought to light significant underlying issues within the Philippines' education system, according to the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Cordillera. This tragic incident underscores broader concerns about safety and systemic flaws in the education sector. While the Department of Education in the Cordillera region assures ongoing efforts to bolster school safety, the event highlights the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to address these deep-rooted problems, which could have far-reaching implications for the nation's future.