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This discussion paper from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) examines the impact of recent educational reforms in the Philippines—specifically the adoption of outcomes-based education, the Philippine Qualifications Framework, and the K-12 legislation—on higher education. Authored by Gerardo L. Largoza and Clarence Gabriel Fernandez, the study reviews the quality and design of CHED Policies, Standards, and Guidelines…
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This study examines the workload of K to 12 students in the Philippines, revealing that they spend significantly more time on academics than international and ASEAN standards. Filipino students, from elementary to senior high school, experience excessive instructional hours and lack clear homework guidelines, leading to overwork by design. For instance, Grade 3 students face up to…