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Hasty preparations mar implementation of K to 12 program
Hasty preparations mar implementation of K to 12 program
“We have pointed out even before that the government should address the shortages first before they throw money into the implementation of the K to 12 curriculum. It is like wasting money while nothing is being solved.” – France Castro, Master Teacher in Mathematics and ACT Teachers’ Party second nominee.
More shortages afflict public school system despite DepEd claims
More shortages afflict public school system despite DepEd claims
"Twenty six years after our Constitution mandated free high school education, the government has not been able to make high school accessible to a substantial number of Filipino children." – ACT Teachers’ Party Rep. Antonio Tinio
Youth groups slam tuition hikes, K+12 program
Youth groups slam tuition hikes, K+12 program
“Coupled with the implementation of the K-12 program – which has been signed into law despite the opposition by teachers, parents and students – the new spate of tuition increases in basic education will surely aggravate the education crisis in the country.” – Kabataan Partylist
Groups slam K to 12 implementation as Aquino signs law
Groups slam K to 12 implementation as Aquino signs law
“The K12 aims to produce cheaper, more ‘exploitable’ labor. The program is meant to ensure more ‘semi-skilled’ youths enter the labor force as early as 18 years old, which will make the unemployment problem worse.” – Vencer Crisostomo, Anakbayan
UP students pay last respects to Kristel
UP students pay last respects to Kristel
“Dear Kristel, we are thankful that you reminded every iskolar that education is a right and must be accessible to all.”
Broad array of groups protest against Aquino gov’t policies that worsen poverty, hardships
Broad array of groups protest against Aquino gov’t policies that worsen poverty, hardships
“No money, no service” is how the Anakpawis Partylist described the effects of “Aquino’s rotten policy when it comes to the people’s right to social services.”
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Kristel Tejada, her family’s ‘Star’
Kristel Tejada, her family’s ‘Star’
“Schooling was her life and hope. There were bigger problems that we faced in the past. Even if we hardly get a good meal, we stayed together. We remained strong. Even when she was hungry, she attended school.” Krizia, sister of UP student Kristel Tejada
Related story Youth, groups mourn Tejada’s death, hold black protest
Youth, groups mourn Tejada’s death, hold black protest
Youth, groups mourn Tejada’s death, hold black protest
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“A single death caused by the high cost of Philippine education is one death too many. Something must be done. This week, we need to rewrite history.” – Terry Ridon, president of Kabataan Partylist
Students protest ‘darker days’ under Aquino
Students protest ‘darker days’ under Aquino
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“Ever since he [Aquino] came to power, the education crisis has only worsened.” – National Union of Students of the Philippines
K+12, worsening shortages to greet school opening
K+12, worsening shortages to greet school opening
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“The Aquino government has yet to present a convincing program to remedy the existing shortages in the education sector. How can basic education qualitatively function amid these dire shortages?” – Rep. Raymond Palatino
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Rushed trainings, lack of materials mar implementation of K to 12
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