Tag Archives: Senior High School

Approval for K+12 Educational Reform in Bikol

I don’t think we’ve seen a better regional consultation in Bikol. But the 220 delegates from all the Bikol Provinces, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes and Masbate, representing private schools (CEAP, 31; PACU and PAPSCU, 13) and state … Continue reading

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Proposed Bill Implementing K+12 as approved by key COCOPEA Committees

At a well-attended emergency meeting last night in the German Club convened by Jose Campos of PAPSCU, Chair of the COCOPEA Committee on Legislation, and by Fr. Joel Tabora, S.J., Chair of the COCOPEA Committee on Advocacy, the earlier-formulated draft … Continue reading

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The Explanatory Note to Proposed Bill Legislating K+12

On the suggestion of Atty. Joseph Estrada, Atty. Rose Sergio has drafted an “Explanatory” note to the Proposed Bill Legislating K+12 (see yesterday’s blog): Republic of the Philippines HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Quezon City FIFTEENTH CONGRESS First Regular Session House Bill … Continue reading

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Proposed Bill Legislating K+12 Framework

On the mandate of the COCOPEA Committee on Legislation, Atty. Joseph Estrada of PAPSCU has drafted this legislation based on inputs of many pro K+12 supporters. It is offered here for discussion and evaluation. Republic of the Philippines HOUSE OF … Continue reading

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Need to Legislate K+12 Framwork

Atty. Joseph Noel “Erap” Estrada of PAPSCU has long said that attention must be given to legislation to enable the hoped-for reform of the educational system under our “Education President.” All the energy being placed into the discussion of the … Continue reading

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Towards Legislating K+12: Essential Elements

On Wednesday, Jan 12, 2010, there will be a special meeting in Casino Español called by the Legislative Committee of the COCOPEA to try to specify the elements necessary for the legislation necessary for K+!2. In an earlier blog (Jan … Continue reading

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Career Academy with Entrepreneurship

One of the most exciting things about the K+12 is the addition of two years to the present K+10. I have suggested that Years 11 and 12 be called “Career Academy” instead of Senior High School or Pre-College; in this … Continue reading

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The TESDA and COCOPEA Dialogue Session. 12/10/10

The “TESDA and COCOPEA Dialogue Session” yesterday was scheduled from 1:OO p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Tandang Sora Hall of the TESDA Women’s Center in Taguig. Despite the excruciating traffic, people came, and the dialogue actually went from about … Continue reading

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Career Academy: Fast-Track Careers vs Long-Track Careers

Not every one in the Philippines has to go to Medical School. Not only because we don’t need a nation only of medical doctors, but also because not every one wants to be a doctor, is suited to be a … Continue reading

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“Senior High School.” Or: “Career Academies”?

I was late to Facebook, later to Twitter, and latest to Blogging. But better late than never. I have no idea about where this blog will lead me. Nor exactly about what I’ll be blogging about. But that’s supposed to … Continue reading

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