"Since we recognize the contribution of our Education Support Personnel to the education sector and to national development, now, more than ever, the government must show its appreciation to them by dedicating a day to recognize and promote their right," Lapid said in Filipino.
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid has filed a bill seeking to recognize the invaluable contribution and sacrifices of the country’s education sector by declaring May 16 as World Education Support Personnel Day.
Lapid filed Senate Bill No. 1472 which seeks the observance of the National Education Sup
To mark World Education Support Personnel Day, on May 16th, we interviewed Orlando Guerrero Sandí about his experience during the pandemic. Orlando is a guidance counsellor in the San José de Río Sucio Primary School, located in Sarapiquí Canton (Heredia Province, Puerto Viejo District, Costa Rica). He has 19 years of service behind him and has been a member of the ANDE train union for 18 years.