Teachers in Zamboanga Peninsula press Marcos for salary hike during Sona

Teachers in the Zamboanga Peninsula organized protests during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fifth State of the Nation Address, pressing for a salary increase and calling for urgent reforms in the education sector. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) highlighted the dire need for better compensation and working conditions to enhance the quality of education. This move underscores the broader challenges faced by educators in the region and the critical need for government attention to address these systemic issues.