Bong Go welcomes review of the K-12 program
Says education system should be responsive to post-pandemic scenario
SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go has welcomed the proposal to review the current K–12 program being implemented by the Department of Education, noting that it has both benefits and drawbacks.
“I welcome any review sa existing K-12 program. Tingnan natin nang mabuti. Alam n’yo, marami ang disadvantages, mayroon ding advantages nitong K-12 lalo na ngayon, nagbago na ang takbo dahil sa pandemya,” said Go in an ambush interview after providing assistance to indigent residents of Davao City on Thursday, July 21.
The senator continued by saying that the country must adjust to the new normal and that the education system must be capable of meeting the demands of the post-pandemic global economy.
“Ibig kong sabihin, makibagay lang tayo sa bagong sistema sa ating edukasyon, sa makabagong panahon sa new normal,” he said.
“Tingnan nang mabuti, i-review natin nang maayos kung makakatulong pa rin ito sa K-12 lalo na ngayon dalawang taon po medyo na-behind (ang mga estudyante),” he added.
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has already given instructions to review the program according to Vice President and secretary of the DepEd Sara Duterte.
The Commission on Higher Education has also previously stated that it is interested in reviewing the effectiveness of the program, saying that data is already available for evaluation.
Go has long been advocating for the improvement of the country’s education system. He co-authored the bill which became Republic Act 11510 which institutionalizes the Alternative Learning System and improves the delivery of basic education to the underserved and disadvantaged.
The law provides the support lacking for typically underrepresented students, such as indigenous students, students from less privileged backgrounds, and students with physical and learning disabilities.
During his visits to communities in crisis, Go has also been distributing phablets to students in order to assist them in the blended learning program implemented in schools.
