Phl’s weakest skill is English communication, CHED chair says

Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Shirley Agrupis has identified English communication as the country’s weakest skill, underscoring the need to strengthen competencies among students, professionals and government workers.

- BELLA CARIASO

Agrupis said she raised the concern with Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro during President Marcos’ recent state visit to Cambodia, where they were both part of the official delegation.

“Our weakest skill is soft skill, English communication. Your role is very valuable,” she recalled telling Castro. “Let us develop and implement a micro-credential program in purposive communication, strengthening the competencies of students, professionals and government communicators in ethical, transparent and purposeful communication.”