Members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers demand protection for the teachers during the budget hearing at the House of Representatives. (Photo courtesy of Alliance of Concerned Teachers Facebook page)

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Bulatlat.com

MANILA – Reset, rebound, and recover?

Various groups have reiterated their opposition to the 2021 national budget, which the House of Representatives recently passed. This, they said, will not provide due social protection to Filipinos as the country continue to bat the impacts of the dreaded virus to their health and livelihood.

“There is no “Reset, Rebound, and Recover”, these are mere hollow catchwords meant to mislead and deceive the people. In this time of crisis, the budget priority should be channeled to social services, health and education,” ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro said.

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