MARCOS ADMINISTRATION

 Education
In accordance with the educational reform program of the New
Society, President Marcos issued the Education Development
Decree of 1972 (Presidential Decree 6-A) which defines a more
responsive role for the education system. The decree provided
a Ten Year Education Development Program (1973-1982) which
included the establishment of science education system,
accelerated manpower skills training to respond to regional
industrial needs, a regional agricultural education programs,
emphasis on work-oriented programs, a policy of bilingualism, the
National College Entrance Examination which classifies students
by professional vocation, and a Study Now, Pay Later plan which
is intended to help poor but deserving students. In 1976 the
President issued Presidential Decree No. 932 or the Educational
Assistance Act providing loans to poor but deserving students. In
its two years of operation, it enabled 3,636 students to pursue
higher education with a funding of 14.9 million.

 Health