DepEd open to House’s plan to review K to 12 program

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has welcomed the House of Representatives’ plan to review the K to 12 basic education program.

DepEd on Monday expressed openness to discuss with the House its concerns regarding the program and come up with corresponding solutions.

“Congress and DepEd have worked closely together since the previous budget hearings to address the issues of the K to 12 Program. A dedicated review session will provide an appropriate venue to comprehensively discuss concerns about the Program and plot out corresponding solutions,” DepEd said in a statement.

House Speaker and Taguig Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano earlier said the House will review the effectiveness of the 12-year basic education program.

DepEd reiterated its commitment to cooperate with the House to further improve the program’s implementation.

“With an additional P650 million in the proposed 2020 budget specifically for the improvement of the 12-year basic education program, DepEd commits to coordinate and collaborate with the members of the Congress in strategizing effective implementation of the Program in adherence to Republic Act No. 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 for the benefit of the learners,” DepEd said.

“Likewise, DepEd hopes the outcome of the review will spur renewed commitment and initiatives among lawmakers, advocates, and other stakeholders in aid of realizing the K to 12 program’s overall goal – hone holistically developed Filipino learners with 21st century skills,” it added. /je