K-12 Curriculum: Philippines, Ready or Not?

    

     This issue has been running around since the implementation of K-12 Curriculum last 2013. A lot of parents did not agree on it because for them it is a burden since two years has been added to the curriculum. But the part that they do not understand is that there are a lot of advantages in this curriculum. 

     First is the national certificates after grade 12 which can be used in finding jobs if they do not want to continue in college. Second, they will be more equipped when they go to college because of the strands used in K-12. Students will be more competent and ready to join overseas universities.

"According to President Aquino, the K-12 program will pave the way for an even brighter future for young Filipinos by equipping them with basic education up to the international standards.", Gulfnews said. 

The goal of the K-12 curriculum is to give Filipino students enough time to master skills and knowledge so that they are ready for the tertiary level. Third, with this curriculum, there is a high possibility that the number of jobless people in our country will decrease after the succession of the first graduates of K-12. This will have a positive effect on our economic status.

     For the parents, 2 years is so much of a burden for them. Other issues are, the lack of classroom for the additional 2 years, grades 11 and 12, and the lack of teachers who will teach them. So the question is, are we ready for the changes that will overtake after the implementation of the new curriculum? Philippines, ready or not?

Read more for the better understanding of the K-12 Curriculum

http://monitor.icef.com/2013/08/philippines-creates-opportunities-in-overhaul-of-k-12-education-system/

2016 Presidential Election

     The 2016 Presidential Election is drawing near. People from all over the country are registering for the election. For the first timers, it is an exciting yet fearful event. We all know that election is not always a clean game. There are fights, the clash between the candidates and their supporters. It has always been like this since who knows when. All of them wanted to get hold of the position.

     

     One would wonder, why is election important? Why is there a need to vote? Whom shall I vote? What will be the consequences if I vote for this man? What will be the changes in the government if I vote for him? Will poverty end in his reign? Will China still bully the Philippines if he becomes the president? How will my vote change the future of my country? How can I be sure that he is the right person for the position? Is he a credible man? Will I regret it afterwards that I voted for this corrupt person? Can I just stay home and not vote because I am afraid I might make the wrong decision? Can I ignore the election because honestly, I just do not care? 

     As a first time voter, these are the questions that have been running around in my head since the day I registered for the election. I am confused, I do not know the business here. I am afraid that because of putting the wrong person in the position, the Philippines and the people will suffer. I still do not know the answers to these questions, but I am praying that God will give me wisdom to choose the one who deserves to be in the position, the right person to lead, the one who will serve the people. Whoever he is, I hope he is knowledgeable enough, and his eyes are wide open enough to see the situation and condition of his dearest country. 

Vote wisely!