An Election Task Force or ETF has been created by the Department of Education (DepEd) in Central Luzon for teachers who will man precincts during the May 12, 2025 national and local elections.
The agency said the ETF is mandated to organize and activate the division-level task forces, mobilize teachers and staff, conduct training and orientation, and monitor precinct readiness.
The task force is also expected to report updates on the conditions of teachers, including incidents in polling precincts before, during, and after the elections.
Legal assistance will also be available for teachers and DepEd personnel in coordination with the Commission on Elections, law enforcement agencies, and other institutions.
The DepEd assured that benefits such as leave credits for teachers serving as members of the Electoral Boards will be provided promptly.
“In the past, leave credits were often delayed, even when the elections had long been concluded. But now, under the leadership of our regional director (Ronnie Mallari) and the DepEd secretary [Sonny Angara], we act swiftly to ensure that teachers receive what is rightfully theirs without delay,” the agency said.
Public School District Supervisors have been preparing for over a month to ensure that classrooms designated as polling precincts are clean, orderly, and voter-friendly.
Teachers who will serve during election day have undergone a series of trainings facilitated by Comelec.
“Our schools are ready to accommodate voters. We’ve made sure that classrooms selected for polling have proper ventilation and provide a conducive environment for voters,” the DepEd said.