Resign, Secretary Sara Duterte: Why the Philippine Education System Needs You Gone
Vice President Sara Duterte's tenure as Education Secretary has been fraught with controversy, missteps, and a distinct lack of tangible progress for the Philippines' ailing education system. While her supporters laud her decisive leadership, a closer look reveals a pattern of questionable decisions, unaddressed crises, and an overall failure to deliver on the promised reforms. This article presents a compelling case for why Secretary Duterte should step down, allowing for a leader with a clearer vision and more effective strategies to take the helm.
1. Erasing Education: The Removal of Visual Aids
In 2023, Secretary Duterte sparked fury among teachers by ordering the removal of visual aids from the "K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum." This abrupt and unexplained decision left edu...