TDC said that many teachers — including most teachers in Metro Manila — have yet to receive their rice allowances.
MANILA — A teachers' group on Monday sought an update from the National Food Authority on the release of a one-time allowance of 25 kilograms of rice for state workers that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. authorized in December 22.
"No matter how small it may seem, we are grateful that the government provided its employees with this one-time rice assistance," TDC chairperson Benjo Basas said in a statement to media. He said that rice was distributed to some teachers in June, but that there were complaints about the poor quality of the rice, which he described as "odorous and unfit for human consumption."TDC said that many teachers — including most teachers in Metro Manila — are still waiting for their rice.
The distribution of the rice may have been delayed because of missing paperwork, Jonathan Yazon, manager of NFA's Operations Coordination Department, said."Region 8 at lang ang hindi 100% sa ," he said in a text message.Teachers' Dignity Coalition, which also sought a dialogue with NFA, said that "incentives and benefits should be given to teachers with ease so they may feel that they are valued and their dignity is recognized.