K to 12: What Advantages and Disadvantages Has It Created?
In recent years, the Philippine educational system has undergone major changes in both execution and duration. In a bid to improve the competency of Filipino students and follow the international standards of education, schools and educational institutions have transitioned into using the K to 12 programs in the Philippines, effectively adding three years to the former curriculum with the establishment of a junior and senior high school level. While the end goal of the Philippine K to 12 curriculum is a noble one, it has not been met with unanimous agreement, with various critiques slamming the rushed transition to the program and the lack of facilities and training for educators.