Tax-free teachers' poll duty allowance pushed
Quezon City Rep. Precious Castelo (File photo) MANILA - A lawmaker at the House of Representatives on Thursday urged Congress to exempt the election duty allowance of public school teachers from income tax. Quezon City Rep. Precious Castelo said teachers play an important role during elections, noting that they exert time and energy to protect the sanctity of every ballot and facilitate the conduct of peaceful and clean elections." "Because of the perils teachers experience during elections, it is fair and just that they be properly compensated for the service they render. In the sam...