Roxas: More kids out of school dulls RP competitiveness

Senator Mar Roxas warned that the increasing number of children deprived of education puts the country’s competitiveness and long-term future in jeopardy. This, as he called on the government to review and reform the education system and revamp the “business-as-usual” way of spending education funds. “If we want to improve our youth’s education outcomes and […]

Roxas: Education reform requires not just more of the same

Senator Mar Roxas stressed that the road to world-class education in the Philippines would require spending on focused and effective programs, as well as a change in outlook on what the Philippine education system needs. “If we want to improve our youth’s education outcomes and give them a better chance to progress, we can’t be […]

Roxas pushes for Omnibus Education Reform Bill

After working on measures that would help people cope with the expense side of their daily needs, Senator Mar Roxas is now pushing for an omnibus measure that would ensure the people’s incomes in the long-term: education reform. “Huwag nating kalimutan ang ‘income side.’ At para sa akin, ang pinakamabisang pamamaraan para masiguro natin na […]

Use of local language in primary education sought by Sen. Mar Roxas

Senator Mar Roxas wants the use of the local language in the primary school as he seeks to increase the number of years for basic education from 10 to 12. In a bid to improve the Philippine education system, Roxas filed Tuesday Senate Bill 2249 or the Omnibus Education Reform Act. “We need to fix […]

Rice crisis a direct threat to Food-For-School recipients, Roxas says

Senator Mar Roxas expressed dismay that over 20,000 grade school students in Eastern Visayas will now stop receiving rice allocations under the food-for-school program of the Department of Education due to the worsening rice crisis. “The food-for-school program has been successful in improving nutrition and reducing drop-out rates among school children. It is extremely worrisome […]

Sen. Roxas’ statement on the dispersal of students during the Education Summit

“I’m disturbed and aghast by the reportedly violent dispersal of students and teachers who staged a rally at the Education Summit, where some were caught or injured in the process. “Isang kabalintunaan ang pangyayaring ito: ang mga mismong estudyante at guro na mga pangunahing stakeholder ng education system ay sila pang itinaboy at hindi inilahok. […]

Sen. Roxas’ statement on the dispersal of students during the Education Summit

“I’m disturbed and aghast by the reportedly violent dispersal of students and teachers who staged a rally at the Education Summit, where some were caught or injured in the process. “Isang kabalintunaan ang pangyayaring ito: ang mga mismong estudyante at guro na mga pangunahing stakeholder ng education system ay sila pang itinaboy at hindi inilahok. […]

Mar Roxas on Education

The Philippines is ready for a President who fights for quality education for our young people. Education has given opportunity and hope to millions of Filipinos, but still, there are those who are unfortunate and don’t even complete their studies. Others, though are lucky enough to be in school, but unfortunately end up with shortage […]