Republic of the Philippines

Commission on Higher Education

DANIEL B. PEÑA MEMORIAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC.
Graduate Studies
Ziga Avenue, San Juan, Tabaco City

Course Code:       Educ. 200

Course Title:         Philo- Socio Foundation of Education
Student:        Jeric B. Barcellano
Professor:        Iluminada B. Panong Ed, D.

Philosophy of Education under the Commonwealth

Education continued to receive from the Commonwealth government the same
attention that the Americans gave it. President Quezon created the National Council of
Education in 1936 as an advisory body on educational matters. The council made important
recommendations to further improve the educational system in the Philippines. Most of
these recommendations were accepted and carried out by the government.
Under the Commonwealth, vocational and adult education were given emphasis.
It was also during the Commonwealth regime that an organized effort to develop a common
national language was started in compliance with the mandate of the 1935 constitution.
To help counteract the American cultural influence among the Filipinos, President Quezon
greatly encouraged the revival of native culture as well as desirable Filipino values.
And to help strengthen the moral fibers of the Filipinos and to foster a love of the
country especially among the youth, President Quezon issued his famous Code of Ethics
which was required to be taught in all schools.
In 1940, several changes were made in the Philippine educational system by virtue of
the Educational Act of 1940. Under this law, the elementary course was reduced from 7
years to 6 years. The minimum age for admission to Grade I was raised to 7. The school
calendar was also changed so instead of the school year from June to March, it was changed
to July to April.

Education
Education has long been an area in which the Commonwealth makes a distinct
contribution.
Since 1959, Conferences of Commonwealth Education Ministers (CCEMs) have
brought ministers of education, officials, academics, teachers, students and civil society
groups together, to engage with key priority issues for education.

Our education programme

The Commonwealth Secretariat’s demand-driven education programme reflects
the mandates and priorities of education ministers, the values and principles of
the Commonwealth Charter and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Through policy advocacy, technical assistance including toolkits and frameworks, and its
strategic partnerships the Secretariat works closely with member countries and partners
to strengthen education systems and policies across the Commonwealth.
 Republic of the Philippines
Commission on Higher Education
DANIEL B. PEÑA MEMORIAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC.
Graduate Studies
Ziga Avenue, San Juan, Tabaco City

In its education projects and initiatives, the Secretariat looks to ensure that all
Commonwealth learners can benefit from equitable and inclusive access to quality
education.

Areas of work 
 Commonwealth Education Hub
 Education frameworks and toolkits
 Strengthening education systems and building resilience
 Technical and vocational education and training to tackle youth
unemployment
 Maintaining early childhood care and education
 Education policies and systems
 Faith in the Commonwealth

Education during the Commonwealth Period (1935-1942)

Aims: (as provided in the 1935 Constitution)
-To develop moral character, personal discipline, civic conscience, and vocational efficiency
-To teach the duties of citizenship-To continue the promotion of democratic ideals and way
of life Content: Character education and citizenship training.

Education under the Commonwealth helps prepare for the coming independence of a new
Filipino nation.