Teachers Call for Php 50,000 Monthly Salary as Cost of Living Rises

In a recent press conference, educators have renewed their call for the Philippine government to raise teachers’ salaries to Php 50,000 per month in 2025, highlighting that their previous request for a salary increase in 2024 went unanswered. This urgent plea comes as teachers face mounting financial pressures due to the escalating costs of essential goods and services.

Raymond Basilio, secretary general of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), emphasized the pressing need for this salary adjustment. He pointed out that the current economic climate has made it increasingly difficult for educators to make ends meet. “It is alarming that our teachers are now living paycheck to paycheck and often resort to accumulating debt just to survive,” Basilio stated.

The push for a Php 50,000 monthly salary is framed as a reasonable demand, particularly in light of ongoing increases in the prices of basic commodities and other essential expenses. Basilio argued that the educational sector is fundamental to national progress and that teachers deserve compensation that reflects their critical role in shaping the future of the country. 

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