One of the most difficult things to accept here in Philippines is the fact that we are a third world country. Aside from the famous artists who create names in the universal showbiz industry, we are known for the shenanigans initialized by the government officials, who ironically are in the position to make this country better. Corruption, graft, undeclared properties, under-the-table deals—these are the hot topics in the news today. And apparently, we Filipinos are sitting in front of our televisions, watching never-ending hearings, and letting the children see how flunk the government is of today.
All eyes are now in the mischief of the government. Thus, the more important things to be discussed are now covered by trials and investigations. How about the problems with education? Are they being faced right now? In reality, there are a thousand problems that include the welfare of students. However, just like the hearings of the officials, the suggestions are never-ending as well, for the government lacks on focus in these problems and often hits the right solution.
For a student to love studying, the environment must be as endearing as how the teachers approach their students. It should be student-friendly and has the ambiance of having an Albert Einstein as a schoolmate to enhance the eagerness to study. However, the picture of the school here in the Philippines, especially in Manila, seems like sardines—thousand students all jam-packed in a single school premise. It is very difficult to imagine how every individual manage to learn in a suffocating area with a great number of classmates in the same room. Whispers become deafening and the heat dries the excitement of learning. Definitely, the government should focus more on providing public school buildings than counting the anomalies of those in the positions one-by-one. It is not that those flunks should be ignored, but if the problems on education may be resolved as soon as possible, then may be the next generation of leaders is far more loyal than those who are in the position.
Still, despite all the downfalls of the government regarding education, there is still an appreciation on how they are able to provide great teachers in every school. One proof is the number of graduates every year in public schools. Moreover, many college students desire teaching as a profession. Probably the government is doing a great job in promoting the importance of education. Good job to the government for that.
By: Dinah Maureen Libunao | Teacher III | Mariveles National Highschool – Cabcaben | Mariveles, Bataan
