Castro Gets Flak for Remark on Teachers

Castro: We are not blaming teachers, we are only reminding them

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said her statement yesterday that teachers allegedly fail to uphold proper conduct was misinterpreted.The statement comes after the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) condemned Castro’s statement, saying it is “reckless and insulting” to teachers.In a press briefing on Wednesday, Castro said she was not blaming teachers but was only reminding them of their duties.“We are no…

Castro gets flak for remark on teachers

Palace press officer Claire Castro is evading the bigger issue of her insult to educators as she attempts to dismiss teachers’ outrage as a misunderstanding, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers said yesterday.

Castro clarifies: 'I wasn't blaming teachers'

Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro clarified that she was not blaming teachers after the tragic shooting incident in a school...

'No blame': Castro says she only reminded teachers of their role in shaping youth

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday said she is not blaming teachers for violence in schools, adding criticism of her comments the previous day were

Teachers insulted by Claire Castro's remarks on Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting —ACT

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) on Wednesday said educators were insulted by remarks made by Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro on the shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University.

Claire Castro Refuses to Apologize Over Controversial Teacher Remarks After School Shooting

Claire Castro Says She Did Not Blame Teachers for School Violence CLAIRE CASTRO -The Malacañang Press Officer stood by her controversial remarks about teachers following the August 18, 2026 shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University Grade School in Santa Maria, Zamboanga City. The incident left two people dead and several others injured. Castro drew criticism ... Read more The post Claire Castro Refuses to Apologize Over Controversial Teacher Re…