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Philippines teachers outraged over 'politicking' in school learning

FILE PHOTO: Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo, presidential candidate for the 2022 Philippine elections, speaks during a campaign rally in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 13, 2022. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo

The Philippines education ministry came under fire from teachers on Friday over a learning module that contained negative content about presidential candidate Leni Robredo, and praise for incumbent Rodrigo Duterte, including a fake endorsement from Britain's queen.

In one online module, students age 17-18 were required to identify spelling, grammar and content errors from a sample of news headlines, and detect statements that were "unsubstantiated generalisations", all of which involved opposition leader Robredo.

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