changes in education in the philipines
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Philippine education system has emerged over hundreds of years of colonial occupation by Spain and then by US through martial law and people’s power revolution that brought democracy to sprawling archipelago.
Education sector’s development has mirrored changes in country’s administration.
Today target is on enhancing access and confirming more Filipinos receive decent basic education as means of lessening poverty and improving national competitiveness.
World Bank notes other countries have brought “large economic benefits”.
K-12 reform was initiated in 2016 and funding was increased lessening concerns that implementation will be hindered by limited resources.
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K-12 extends compulsory schooling to grades 11 and 12, adding two years to secondary school, and makes secondary education compulsory. Prior to its implementation, the Philippines was the only country in Asia, and one of only a few in the world, to have a basic education system of just 10 years.