Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has proposed declaring May 16 as a special working holiday to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of education support personnel.
Cayetano, who chairs the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, signed Senate Bill No. 2872 under a committee report seeking to establish this special working holiday.
The proposed measure defines “education support personnel” as individuals working in public or private schools in either non-teaching or teaching-related roles. This includes librarians, guidance counselors, teaching assistants, registrars, and other professional, administrative, technical, and general staff. Joel E. Zurbano
If the bill is enacted, an annual program of activities will be organized to celebrate the holiday, led by the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education.
Cayetano describes non-teaching personnel as the “unsung heroes” who play a vital role in a student’s school experience and development. He believes that dedicating a day specifically to these individuals will boost their morale.
