[Event] TDC meets with Bro. Armin

Teachers’ Dignity Coalition
“Unity of Teachers to Regain the Dignity of Teaching Profession”
SEC Registration Number: CN 2007-10645
117-C Matatag St., Bgy. Central, Quezon City
Hotline: (02)3853437 • Telefax (02)4350036 • Mobile: 0920-5740241/ 0920-4142614
Email: teachersdignity@yahoo.com.ph • Website: http://www.teachersdignity.com

ADVISORY

September 6, 2011

Activity:          TDC meeting with DepEd Secretary Bro. Armin A. Luistro
Date/Time:      September 7, Wenesday, 3:30PM
Venue:            OSEC Conference Hall. DepEd Central Office

Details:

1. Some 30 leaders of the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) from Metro Manila and nearby provinces will meet the new DepEd Secretary Armin A. Luistro

2. The following matters will be tackled in the said meeting:

a.       Failure of the DepEd to provide free annual medical examination for teachers;
b.      Clarification on purchase of teachers’ official uniforms
c.       DepEd budget proposal for FY 2012
d.      DepEd Position on Positive and Non-Violent Discipline for Children Bill;
e.       Implementation of make-up classes in some areas DepEd Order No. 28, s. 2011;
f.       Payment for kindergarten teachers;
g.      Updates on GSIS records;

3. The teachers will also express their support for the activities in celebration of the national teachers’ month as per Presidential Proclamation 242 and they will also hold their own activities.

4. Initially, the following activities shall be part of TDC’s month-long celebration:

September 12 Forum-consultation on HB 4455 (Anti-corporal punishment Bill)

Education Budget for 2012 at DepEd NCR Conference Hall

October 3-7 Teachers and Education Situation Exhibit (Senate and HOR)

October 5 March to GSIS and Lobbying at the Halls of Senate

October 15 Cultural show/art exhibit in honor of teachers (Caloocan City)

(Other activities will also be held in the respective localities)

For details:
Benjo Basas, Chairperson 0920-5740241/385-3437