Education takes a backseat in the 2027 budget

October 16, 2026

Education gets the largest share in the 2027 budget, second year in a row since the Marcos Jr administration moderated its infrastructure priorities after the flood control scandal. We hear the same familiar pitch from government officials: education is their top priority. A claim easy to make but hard to prove. Looking past the bold […]

Who’s to blame for our bad manners?
Another look at education

August 19, 2026

Instead of addressing the education crisis, the Marcos Jr government is simply fixated on mass-producing a labor force tailored to the needs of the global market.

Ending school violence

June 26, 2026

Creating a safe, nurturing and stable school environment is essential in improving learning outcomes for the country’s youth.

Education Shortages

June 22, 2026

Still Dreaming of Freedom

June 12, 2026

As the country marks its 128th year of independence, we are once again reminded of how our forefathers fought for freedom from Spain, only for that victory to be seized by the Americans. Philippine flags are hoisted once more along major roads and in government offices, but for what celebration?  The 128 years include more […]

Cha-cha in Education: An Unnecessary and Distracting Move

May 7, 2024

The education sector in the Philippines will be opened for foreign participation and investment, whether through ownership or other forms of partnership, if lawmakers have their way.

2024 education budget: When will government learn?

August 30, 2023

The 2024 budget reflects at least slipshod management of the education sector and at most self-serving interests, pushing our problems from bad to worse

IBON Executive Director on chaotic DSWD education assistance distribution

August 21, 2022

IBON Executive Director on chaotic DSWD education assistance distribution

More for infra and military than education

October 12, 2021