The latest policy clarifications confirm that our positions are secure and our livelihoods remain protected. I am grateful for the collective focus that allowed us to articulate our situation clearly to the embassy. We will continue to monitor the implementation of these regulations to ensure our community remains stable.
October 13, 2021
Final supporters
August 21, 2021
The Honorable Huang Xilian
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Philippines
China Embassy Manila
Dear Honorable Ambassador Huang Xilian,
As Filipino online English teachers, we are grateful to the Chinese government and Chinese families for
providing us jobs for the last 10 years, especially during this pandemic.
We are grateful for platforms like 51Talk, which helped us better understand Chinese culture and form deep friendships with Chinese children and their parents. We owe our health and safety to the Chinese government who donated vaccines & medical supply which protected most Filipinos.
We understand that the Chinese government has implemented the "Double Reduction" policy to promote educational equity and improve educational standards. This is in line with the goal of all the Filipino teachers who have dedicated their lives to teach online.
However, the "Double Reduction" policy mentions that foreign nationals abroad are prohibited from engaging in education which makes us worried and anxious for our future. How can we make ends meet if we lose our jobs? We live in areas where jobs are not readily available and teaching online has helped us send our kids to school, feed our families, and keep a roof over our heads.
We have been teaching for many years and this job has given us a means and reason to live. For most of us, this is our only source of income in these hard times because of the pandemic. It’s not safe to go out and we have no hope of securing new employment. Our students are concerned that they can’t have lessons with us anymore. This saddens us the most.
We hope for your kind understanding and hope you hear the plea of the thousands of Filipino online English teachers. Please do not take away the opportunity for us to continue teaching Chinese kids.
Sincerely,
Filipino online English teachers
Updates
August 24, 2021
The petition has reached one thousand signatures. This milestone confirms that many others share our deep concern regarding the future of online education. I appreciate your commitment to seeking a clear resolution for our profession.
Reached 1,000 supporters
August 22, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
August 22, 2021
August 20, 2021
The number of signatories is currently approaching one hundred. Reaching this milestone will provide a more substantial foundation for our plea to the embassy. Please invite others to review the petition during this crucial time.
919 Comments
This work did not just give my needs it also gives me a opportunity to love and give importance to every students I have. I hope you understand our side also. It really hard for us every time our students will say that it is there last class with us. Please
Online Teaching has help me a lot as a mother for the minimum salary that I earned I am not just providing the needs for my child and bringing food for my family but I am also helping a lot of children overseas to learn the English language.
My family's source of income relies on this platform. It fed my family for more than two years. Which we can make time for our family while earning at home. We beg you and reconsider the rule has been implemented regarding the online classes.
My students are so dear to me. ESL teaching to young Chinese learners give me a sense of purpose as I become part of something bigger than myself-- these foreign kids' learning process. We all hope that we can still continue teaching them as they grow. <3
Thru this 51 talk platform, I have met lots of Chinese kids whom I learned to love. Thru them, I was able to understand Chinese Culture which drives me to learn Chinese history. I have a better understading of the Chinese people now more than before
Consider the pleas of the majority. Teaching isn't just about teaching your kids how to read and write the English language, it has become a passion to us many teachers to impart sensibly learnings to your kids and be a family to us as well.
Please help us.
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The latest policy clarifications confirm that our positions are secure and our livelihoods remain protected. I am grateful for the collective focus that allowed us to articulate our situation clearly to the embassy. We will continue to monitor the implementation of these regulations to ensure our community remains stable.
October 13, 2021
Final supporters
August 21, 2021
The Honorable Huang Xilian
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Philippines
China Embassy Manila
Dear Honorable Ambassador Huang Xilian,
As Filipino online English teachers, we are grateful to the Chinese government and Chinese families for
providing us jobs for the last 10 years, especially during this pandemic.
We are grateful for platforms like 51Talk, which helped us better understand Chinese culture and form deep friendships with Chinese children and their parents. We owe our health and safety to the Chinese government who donated vaccines & medical supply which protected most Filipinos.
We understand that the Chinese government has implemented the "Double Reduction" policy to promote educational equity and improve educational standards. This is in line with the goal of all the Filipino teachers who have dedicated their lives to teach online.
However, the "Double Reduction" policy mentions that foreign nationals abroad are prohibited from engaging in education which makes us worried and anxious for our future. How can we make ends meet if we lose our jobs? We live in areas where jobs are not readily available and teaching online has helped us send our kids to school, feed our families, and keep a roof over our heads.
We have been teaching for many years and this job has given us a means and reason to live. For most of us, this is our only source of income in these hard times because of the pandemic. It’s not safe to go out and we have no hope of securing new employment. Our students are concerned that they can’t have lessons with us anymore. This saddens us the most.
We hope for your kind understanding and hope you hear the plea of the thousands of Filipino online English teachers. Please do not take away the opportunity for us to continue teaching Chinese kids.
Sincerely,
Filipino online English teachers
Updates
August 24, 2021
The petition has reached one thousand signatures. This milestone confirms that many others share our deep concern regarding the future of online education. I appreciate your commitment to seeking a clear resolution for our profession.
Reached 1,000 supporters
August 22, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
August 22, 2021
August 20, 2021
The number of signatories is currently approaching one hundred. Reaching this milestone will provide a more substantial foundation for our plea to the embassy. Please invite others to review the petition during this crucial time.
919 Comments
I am concern about the eagerness of the children to learn English and most specially for the parent who only wants their children to have better opportunities in the future through studying English and to make also their children to be globally competitive.
This work did not just give my needs it also gives me a opportunity to love and give importance to every students I have. I hope you understand our side also. It really hard for us every time our students will say that it is there last class with us. Please
Online Teaching has help me a lot as a mother for the minimum salary that I earned I am not just providing the needs for my child and bringing food for my family but I am also helping a lot of children overseas to learn the English language.
My family's source of income relies on this platform. It fed my family for more than two years. Which we can make time for our family while earning at home. We beg you and reconsider the rule has been implemented regarding the online classes.
My students are so dear to me. ESL teaching to young Chinese learners give me a sense of purpose as I become part of something bigger than myself-- these foreign kids' learning process. We all hope that we can still continue teaching them as they grow. <3
Thru this 51 talk platform, I have met lots of Chinese kids whom I learned to love. Thru them, I was able to understand Chinese Culture which drives me to learn Chinese history. I have a better understading of the Chinese people now more than before
Consider the pleas of the majority. Teaching isn't just about teaching your kids how to read and write the English language, it has become a passion to us many teachers to impart sensibly learnings to your kids and be a family to us as well.
Please help us.
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I am concern about the eagerness of the children to learn English and most specially for the parent who only wants their children to have better opportunities in the future through studying English and to make also their children to be globally competitive.