Former Defense Secretary and senatorial candidate Gilbert (GIBO) Teodoro bats for higher salary and benefits for teachers to ensure quality education for the Filipino youth.

In a radio interview with DZRH, Gibo Teodoro recalled an encounter with a Grade 4 student during a campaign sortie break in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, wherein the student wants to be a teacher as his profession when he finishes his studies.

“Gusto ko sanang makilala at pasalamatan ang teacher niya kasi talagang ginawa siyang ehemplo – role model nitong bata,” Gibo Teodoro said. “Mabuhay po ang ating mga guro na substitute parents at role model ng kanilang mga estudyante.”

With the duties given to teachers primarily the honing of their students’ values and important role of securing the Filipino votes during elections, the former Tarlac congressman said teachers deserve to have better pay and benefits.

“Napakalaki ng responsibilidad ng ating mga guro kaya utang natin sa kanila na pangalagaan din ang kanilang welfare,” Teodoro said. “Lalo na kapag hindi na sila nakakapagturo.”