Manila, May 28 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday underscored the role of the Korea-Philippines Teacher Exchange Programme (KPTEP) in enhancing the global competitiveness of Filipino teachers through international collaboration and professional development.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the initiative equips educators with world-class competencies that directly benefit Filipino learners.

"President Bongbong Marcos has always prioritized the global competitiveness of our labor force, and empowering our teachers is the first step toward achieving that goal," Angara said in a statement.

The program forms part of the administration's broader efforts to uphold teacher welfare and strengthen the quality of education ...