The government is addressing employment concerns through reforms that could help businesses grow while equipping Filipino workers with relevant skills for available jobs.
Improved PISA results were welcomed by the administration as an encouraging sign while reforms aimed at improving student learning outcomes continue across the country.
The Senate proposal seeks to support continuing education for over two million government employees by providing free tuition for master’s degree programs.
Families receiving balikbayan boxes could also benefit from easier access to shipment information and assistance under the new partnership between the BOC and CFO.
The DOLE aims to improve labor market access through stronger employment facilitation efforts that help job seekers connect with available work opportunities.
Academic recovery among Filipino students is the focus of the proposed program through interventions designed to address continuing learning gaps in Reading and Mathematics.
A national merit scholarship program could provide continuing educational support for top students seeking to pursue college or technical-vocational education after graduation.