Some teachers reportedly “rejected” or “returned” the laptops issued by the Department of Education under the P2.4-billion controversial deal after finding out that these are way below the specifications needed for them to fulfill their tasks.
Others, he said, “returned the units to their property custodians when they found out that these laptops performed terribly.” TDC said that “irregularities” such as this would leave teachers–yet once again–to “absorb the painful impact of this irresponsible handling of taxpayers’ money.” “In this day and age, the laptop and the internet are the definitive tools of the trade,” he said. However, Basas said that many teachers are “forced to reach deep into their pockets” to be able to purchase laptops and do their jobs of building young lives.Purchase of overpriced, outdated laptops ‘sad and revolting’ — teachers
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