As the country awaits the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 24, an advocacy group looked forward to hearing about the government's progress, achievements, and plans for the country. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine...
(Courtesy of PBEd) An advocacy group on Friday, July 21, urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to prioritize education when he delivers his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) next week. “We always complain about how bad our education system is and how it is affecting our kids...
To establish foundational skills and boost the learning capacity of young Filipino learners, an advocacy group on Saturday, June 10, called on local government units (LGUs) to invest in early childhood care and development (ECCD). (PBEd file photo) “It is critical that we build basic skills while...
An advocacy group expressed support for reviewing the K to 12 program, particularly the implementation of the additional two years of the Senior High School (SHS) program. Senior High School students (DepEd file photo) “Kailangan bigyan ang K to 12 ng chance (We need to give K to 12 a chance),”...
Amid the ongoing review of the country’s basic education program, an advocacy group deemed it “unfair” to dub the K to 12 program a failure. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “I think that we must really first look at and completely really do a comprehensive assessment of the...
Before his State of the Nation Address (SONA), an advocate group urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address issues on mass promotion and lack of proper assessment in schools which have a “detrimental impact” on employment and industries. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) “Our...
Following a series of consultations, an advocacy group on Monday, May 29, unveiled the current state of Philippine education and called on stakeholders to address the most pressing issues which contribute to the “crisis” that the country is currently in. The Philippine Business for Education...
Members of Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) encourage local governments to involve parents more in their children's education as part of the reform in problem-solving and improving the Philippine education system. DepEd file photo At the Annual Membership Meeting of Philippine Business for...
The country’s top business leaders and education experts will convene to discuss the problems that hound the education sector next week. (DepEd file photo) The Philippine Business for Education( (PBEd), during its Annual Membership Meeting scheduled on Monday, May 29, will unveil the country’s...
To further strengthen teacher education in the country, an advocacy group urged education agencies to fast-track the publication of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Republic Act (RA) 11713 or the Excellence in Teacher Education Act. (DepEd file photo) “The publication of the IRR...
To promote the development of critical thinking skills, civic engagement, and social responsibility among Filipino learners, an advocacy group pushes for the integration of civic education in all subjects. (Photo courtesy of PBEd) The Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), through its online...
An industry-led advocacy group on Thursday, April 13, underscored the urgent need for greater collaboration among stakeholders to ensure Filipino graduates would have the competencies they need in the workplace. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “The government must work closely with the...
