HIGH APPROVAL RATING FOR DEPED

MARIA CONCEPCION M. LANSANG

The Department of Education (DepEd) is enjoying another high approval rating based on the latest Pulse Asia survey, even as it reaffirms its relentless and effective engagement with various stakeholders who continue to trust and work with the agency in the delivery of quality, accessible, relevant, and liberating basic education for all Filipinos.

DepEd’s latest approval rating is 88% – which is a welcome boost from its 84% rating in March of this year. Also, the recent rating is the highest among all government agencies.

The continued approval, trust, and support of educators and stakeholders across varying sectors in the country reflect the more significant millions that actually help the Department perform its mandates and achieve its goals – considerably disproportionate to the handful objectors from the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) staging a two-week picket at the Central Office.

DepEd has long maintained an open communication with TDC and other teachers’ groups in regard to concerns of the profession and the education sector. Over the years, several dialogues have been held within the Central Office and concrete responses to demands have been given by members of the Executive Committee and Regional Directors – contrary to claims that the Department refuses to discuss issues and resolve differences.

In fact and in practice, the ongoing series of consultation and validation workshop for the proposed career path for teachers, conducted by DepEd Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development- Human Resource Development Division (BHROD-HRDD), include representatives from TDC and other teachers’ groups.

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III at Salu Elementary School, Division of Pampanga

The author is Teacher