Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Department of Education in Bicol (DepEd-5) had started preparing classrooms and training teachers for the national and local elections on May 12.
In an interview on Monday, DepEd-5 Director Gilbert Sadsad estimated that around 30,000 teachers will serve as board of election inspectors.
"The 30,000 figure is not final yet since we still have to conduct eliminations related to candidate qualifications, health issues or whether individuals are capable of operating the machines. We are still preparing and have two to three months left before the elections," Sadsad said.
Classes will end on April 15 and teachers will have a break from regular workloads, except for a few who will attend training sessions, he said.
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