President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. said the "horror stories" about the poor quality of educational materials in the country must be put to an end.
"As for the ‘horror’ stories that we have heard about the poor quality of educational materials and supplies that are being given to our schools," the President said during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 25.
According to Marcos, the national government would make a program that will offer refresher courses and training for teachers to help them adapt and adjust to the rapid growth in technology, especially in the post-pandemic society.
Likewise, the Chief Executive also believes that students should be engaged with online resources and maximize internet connectivity to fully participate in the global digital system.
With this, he vowed to improve and refine Filipino students’ performance in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
"These skills and knowledge are necessary for our young people to be able to compete in a highly technological and competitive world. The raw talent is there in our young people," he said.
Based on the 2019 Global Innovation Index, the Philippines ranked 54th in the worldwide STEM pipeline, a marked improvement from the 73rd ranking in 2018.
