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Delayed, low salaries remain a struggle for Northern Mindanao teachers

Under the current Marcos Jr. administration, delayed and low salaries continue to plague public school teachers not only in the provinces covered by Northern Mindanao but also in the entire country. This is despite the recent pronouncement of Marcos Jr. that supporting teachers and increasing their respective pay is one of his priorities.

Lawmaker pushes for tax exemptions, breaks for ordinary folk

The “Tax Reform Act for the Masses and the Middle Class,” seeks to exempt those making P33,333 ($590) monthly or less from paying income tax. It is also looking into providing tax breaks for families of persons with disabilities, those caring for elderly parents or relatives, and those with children.