Education a shared obligation, say Philippine SPLET topnotchers

Four professionals who have successfully passed the Philippine Regulatory Commission (PRC)-organised Special Professional Licensure Examination for Teachers (SPLET) in the UAE, Singapore and Taiwan, said moving forward in unison solves all blips and toxicity.

- Mariecar Jara-Puyod, Senior Reporter

Angelica Palongyas: "Teachers and educators should not be the only ones blamed for the struggles of the educational system in the Philippines and overseas. Education involves governments, schools systems, communities. When one part fails, the entire ecosystem suffers. Real change will only happen when we stop pointing fingers and start working together with empathy, cooperation and shared responsibility."

Fledah Martinez: "The educational system is a shared responsibility among governments, policymakers, school administrators, and communities. Even parents play critical roles. Teachers are at the forefront. But, systemic issues require collective solutions. Blaming educators alone oversimplifies the challenges. The success of students speaks for the value given to the work of educators."