BBM to DepEd: Continue improving quality of education

President Marcos yesterday ordered the Department of Education (DepEd) to continue enhancing the quality of education in the country as the government continues to address key issues in the sector, including the poor performance of Filipino students in recent global assessments.

- BY ALEXIS ROMERO

Speaking during the celebration of National Teachers' Day at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Marcos said his administration has implemented measures that would transform the lives of the country's 860,000 public school teachers, provide them with ample resources and ensure their career growth.

"So, as we lay down the groundwork for a more resilient sector, I enjoin DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, along with our government agencies, to continue improving the quality of education, uphold the rights of our teachers, and adapt to the ever-evolving needs of our academic landscape," the President said.

Marcos gave the directive months after the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) reported that Filipino 15-year-old students are five to six years behind their foreign counterparts in learning competencies.