It has been two years since the enactment of the RA No. 10533 also known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 signed on May 15, 2013. In its 2nd year anniversary, divisions from Region 11 gathered to celebrate this huge milestone for a better Philippine education. Teachers, people in the academe, members of the LGU and the Department of Education as well as private stakeholders converged in USEP Gymnasium, Obrero Campus bringing the banner of their own division. The gymnasium was filled with about 10,000 attendees participating the event.
The celebration kicked off with the loud cheers and yells of the teachers and DepEd officials from Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley, Island Garden City of Samal and of course the host city, Davao City. Each division showed their energy and creativity as they shout their loudest cheer and chant with matching dance moves and props.
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| With RD Helen Paguican |
As the Chairman of the Committee on Education and in behalf of the City Mayor of Davao, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Coun. Mabel Sunga Acosta extended the mayor's warmest greetings to the whole crowd.
The programme was also filled with dance presentations and fun games with exciting prizes given away.
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| La Filipina National Highschool Jazz Chants |
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| Tagum City National Highschool |
On its fifth year of implementation, the Department of Education is very positive that they will be able to carry out the last mile of this system, which is the Senior High School. For this year 2015, the department and the schools are getting ready for the implementation of Senior High School (SHS) in Academic Year 2016-2017. As we join the bandwagon of a 12 year education system, the Department of Education also made sure that the K to 12 curriculum is standards- and competence-based. And is inclusive and built around the needs of the learners and the community.
In preparation for a full swing K to 12 system, the Department of Education has continuously increased its budget in order to hire more teachers and to fill necessary gaps in schools. To aid the transition process, DepEd aims to hire graduates of Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering and other specialists in subjects with a shortage of qualified Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) applicants, graduates of Technical-Vocational courses, Higher Education Institution faculty and practitioners be allowed.
For those who are not working in the academe, you also have a role in paving the way for a better Philippine basic education system.
- Be informed. Education shapes our future as Filipinos, it is our duty to be aware of reforms in basic education that will move our country forward.
- Spread awareness. Tell your family, friends, and networks about the K to12 Program and help them stay informed.
Did you know?
The K to 12 Program covers 13 years of basic education:
- 1 year of Kindergarten
- 6 years of primary education
- 4 years of Junior High School
- 2 years of Senior High School
In Asia, the Philippines is the last country with a 10-year pre-university cycle. And one of only three countries worldwide together with Angola and Djibouti. K to 12 is a strategic move for Philippine basic education as it is the recognized standards for students and professionals globally.
Sources: http://www.gov.ph/k-12/
http://www.deped.gov.ph/k-to-12/About/curriculum-guides
http://www.deped.gov.ph/k-to-12/about/faq/k-to-12-concerns
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