EDUCATION CRISIS IN THE PHILIPPINES: GLOBALIZATION ON EDUCATION

I. Introduction

In the broadest, most basic definition, education is a process by which a group of people's goals and
habits are passed down from generation to generation. Education is one of the aspects that certain
country could be globalized. The reality in the realm of education today, particularly in the Philippines, is
alarming. Even before COVID-19 struck, causing hardships for millions of families, the Philippines'
financial situation is one of the major causes contributing to the country's expanding education crises.
Furthermore, due to unequal access to education, more children, teens, and adults are falling behind
and being left behind. Private schools are more accessible to Filipinos from wealthy families or those
who live in cities and developed towns. Less advantaged groups, on the other hand, are more likely to
face a lack of classrooms, teachers, and resources to maintain high-quality learning.

II. History

According to 2018 research, out of 79 countries, a sample of 15-year-old Filipino schoolchildren scored
worst in reading comprehension. In science and math, they were rated 78th. One important takeaway
from this study is that the people that were examined were largely from public schools. As a result, the
situation is exacerbated by the fact that many Filipinos are unable to read or perform basic math
calculations. It is obvious that there is a class split in the country between rich and poor students. In
comparison to its neighbors, the Philippines does not invest in high-quality education. Despite the digital
age, many public schools still lack computers and other equipment. Due to their status as one of the
lowest-paid state employees, a shortage of public-school teachers is also one of the country's most
pressing concerns. Education concerns in the Philippines have intensified because of COVID-19, which
has added new hurdles to the country's current situation. Distance learning modalities via the internet
or TV broadcasts were ordered in response to the unexpected occurrences brought on by the health
crisis. In addition, in October 2020, a blended learning program was launched, which includes online
classes, printouts, and lessons broadcast on television and social media channel. As a result, the new
learning pathways rely on students and teachers having internet connection. Another issue in the
current system arises as a result of this. Millions of Filipinos lack access to computers and other digital
tools at home, preventing them from benefiting from blended learning.

The following are the main concerns of parents and guardians:

 Money for mobile load

 Lack of gadget
 Poor internet signal
 Students’ struggle to focus and learn online
 Parents’ lack of knowledge of their kids’ lessons

III. Thoughts provoking questions

How does globalization benefit the Philippines' education system, despite the fact that it is afflicted by
problems? Why do we need to put so much emphasis on education, even though some argue that many
people who do not finished school have a better life than those who do? Why globalizations is important
in terms of education?

IV. FACTS

The Philippines' Education System Has a Long List of Problems

Let's take a quick look at the biggest education concerns in the Philippines:

Quality – According to the findings of the 2014 National Achievement Test (NAT) and the National
Career Assessment Examination (NCAE), the status of primary and secondary education has decreased.

Budget - Among ASEAN countries, the Philippine government continues to have one of the lowest
budget allocations for education.

Cost - Due to the issue of money—having education as a status symbol—there is still a huge discrepancy
in learning attempts among various social groupings.

OSY ( out of school youth)— Due to the negative effects of COVID-19, the rate of OSY is increasing at an
alarming rate
Mismatch - Due to a major mismatch between training and actual jobs, a large number of people are
unemployed or underpaid.

Social divide - There is no equal access to education in the country.

Large of resources- scale deficiencies in classrooms, teachers, and other tools to sustain sound learning
are also a major problem.

All of this adds to the overall picture of mounting worries about the current system. Being aware of
these issues is a fantastic starting step in determining where we can help in our own unique way. Let's
talk about what great education is and how we can accomplish it before we speak about how you may
participate in various attempts to assist address these concerns.

V. STUDIES/DATA

(EDWINA)- Of the world’s student population, 89% or 1.52 billion are the children and youth out of
school due to COVID-19 closures. In the Philippines, close to 4 million students were not able to enroll
for this school year, as per the DepEd. With this, the number of out-of-school youth (OSY) continues to
grow, making it a serious issue needing to be checked to avoid worse problems in the long run.

This enrollment is 1,005,073 or 3.83% higher than the 26,227,022 enrollments last school year. By
sector, public schools enrollment increased by 1,a187,632 or by 5.23% from last year’s enrollment.
There was a slight decrease in enrollment in private schools, SUCs and LUCs, and Philippine Schools
Overseas (PSOs).
Table 1. SY 2020-2021 Enrollment as of November 15, 2021 compared to SY 2020-2021 Enrollment

(JESSA)-An SWS survey suggests around 4.4 million school-age Filipinos were not enrolled in school in
late 2020 as learning shifted to the modular mode.

According to the local pollster, 87% or 29.8 million of 5- to 20-year-olds were in school, but another 13%
were not.

Students aged 18-20 made up 40%, or 1.76 million, while children aged 5-6 comprised 15% of the total.
Another 13% not in school were aged 16-17 while those between 12 and 15 years (4%) and between 7
and 11 (3%) made up the rest. Based on data from the Department of Education (DepEd), close to 4
million students were not able to enroll for the current school year.

VI. Stand or Opinion

The Philippine government must also concentrate on the country's educational system. The government
should set aside some funds to improve the quality of education. Every student who wishes to attend
school must place a high focus on receiving a decent education. Even though we live in a globalized
world, the Philippines continues to lag in terms of education. Tuition rates in some private schools
should be reduced, and public universities should expand their capacity so that more students can enroll
in free tuition schools. The government must also devise a method or special program for those pupils
who struggle with comprehension. Furthermore, because to Covid 19, some students have difficulty
adjusting to a new typical environment. Some of them are unable to purchase some of the resources
required for online classes, and as a result, some students choose to drop out. This is a significant issue
that requires everyone's attention. Our country's future is in the hands of a large number of students.
Globalization improves students' ability to learn and apply what they've learned. Globalization improves
learners' ability to access, evaluate, adopt, and apply knowledge, as well as their ability to think
independently, make sound judgments, and interact with others to make sense of unfamiliar situations.
Educated people are more likely to affect economic globalization and international accords by making
decisions and policies. Education equips people with the skills and attitudes they need to succeed in
economic globalization while also minimizing its negative consequences, which is why we must prioritize
education.