MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will review the effectiveness of the K to 12, or 12-year basic education program, Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano said yesterday. Cayetano said the program gives senior high school students the option to take vocational and technical subjects that would prepare them for future employment. On top of the P20.2 billion, the House added P850 million, of which P650 million is for the improvement of the 12-year basic education program. Some lawmakers have expressed concern over what they described as the declining performance of high school graduates in national achievement examinations. Opponents of extended basic education had warned education authorities that the public school system might not be ready for K to 12 due to lack of classrooms, facilities, equipment and personnel.

Source: Philippine Star October 20, 2019 16:00 UTC