Support for K-12: A call for unified action

The private sector recognizes the necessity of a qualified, competent and competitive workforce for the continued development, growth and competitiveness of the Philippine economy.

- Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), Makati City

This in turn requires a strong basic education system to provide the fundamentals for a skilled workforce.

Therefore, we, the undersigned representing the private sector, business community and civil society, reaffirm our strong support for the K-12 basic education program as well as the call of our President to improve its implementation.

As active partners in nation-building and workforce development, we recognize K-12 as essential for preparing young Filipinos for employment, lifelong learning and active citizenship.

In light of ongoing proposals to remove the senior high school (SHS) program, we believe that doing so would be a step backward in our collective efforts to improve the Filipino workforce.

Instead of dismantling the program, we call on the government to focus on strengthening its implementation by addressing foundational core skills and aligning education outcomes with needs of the economy.