The Philippine government has taken significant steps to bridge the gap between education and employment, placing a spotlight on the technical-vocational (tech-voc) track in senior high schools. Promoting TESDA certifications and launching parallel initiatives, the country is addressing a persistent mismatch between studentsโ€™ skills and labor market demands. While progressContinue Reading

The world is witnessing an educational revolution. Despite lingering disparities in access and attainment, global education trends are on the rise, painting an inspiring picture of progress. According to UNESCOโ€™s Higher Education Global Data report (2022), over 235 million students were enrolled in higher education worldwide in 2020โ€”a staggering leapContinue Reading

The Philippines has significantly ramped up investments in education since the Education Commission I (EDCOM I) era, but the nation still trails behind its ASEAN neighbors like Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia. These countries consistently outperform the Philippines in international benchmarks like the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)โ€”an uncomfortable realityContinue Reading