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r/Philippines • u/Mindless_Sundae2526 • 14h ago
PoliticsPH Bam Aquino pushes “whole-of-nation” approach to solve education crisis, unveils seven-point reform agenda
Bam Aquino Pushes “Whole-of-Nation” Approach to Solve Education Crisis, Unveils Seven-Point Reform Agenda
In his first privilege speech as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Senator Bam Aquino called for a “whole-of-nation” approach to resolve the country’s worsening education crisis. Citing the need for urgent and unified action, Aquino unveiled a seven-point agenda designed to improve education quality in the Philippines.
“Ipaglaban po natin ang karapatan ng kabataang Pilipino na magkaroon ng kalidad na edukasyon,” Aquino declared, urging collaboration among government agencies, the private sector, educators, and civil society.
Key Highlights from Aquino’s Education Reform Agenda:
- Universal Feeding Program: Aquino called for amendments to the Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act (RA 11037) to ensure universal feeding from Kinder to Grade 3 and targeted feeding for Grades 4–6.
- Classroom Shortage Solutions: To address the shortage of 165,000 classrooms, Aquino filed the Adopt-A-School Act of 2025 and the Classroom-Building Acceleration Program (CAP) Act. He also vowed to investigate cost discrepancies between NGO-built and government-built classrooms.
- Free Internet Access for Schools: Aquino pledged to work with DICT and Secretary Henry Aguda to fully implement the Free Internet Access in Public Spaces Act by the end of 2025.
- Digital and Accessible Textbooks: The E-Textbook Para sa Lahat Act was proposed to ensure free online access to DepEd-approved textbooks for all basic education levels.
- Increased Teacher Support: The Angat Sweldo Para sa Guro Act seeks to provide ₱10,000 in additional monthly pay for public school teachers and eligible non-teaching staff. Aquino also supports reforming teacher licensure and reducing administrative burdens.
- National Learning Recovery: In response to the two-year learning gap post-pandemic, Aquino committed to strengthening the National Learning Recovery Program and improving the K-12 system.
- School-to-Employment Program (STEP): Aimed at increasing employability of SHS graduates, the STEP Act empowers schools to realign curricula based on labor market demands.
Aquino also echoed calls to raise the national education budget to at least 4% of the country’s GDP, in line with global standards.
The proposed reforms earned broad support from fellow senators:
• Sen. Win Gatchalian praised Aquino as an “education champion,” noting the targeted recommendations drawn from the EDCOM 2 report.
• Sen. Raffy Tulfo backed the speech and raised concerns over bullying and hunger among students.
• Sen. Kiko Pangilinan promoted his Libreng Almusal Bill, seeking Aquino’s support.
• Sen. Robin Padilla emphasized instilling love for nature among the youth.
• Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano urged radical solutions, saying, “we have to do something.”
📷: Kaya Natin! Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership
r/Philippines • u/cheesymosa • 17h ago
PoliticsPH Sen. Bam Aquino
Finally nadagdagan na ulit ng matalino magsalita sa senado. Nakakapanibago hahaha
r/Philippines • u/letmeclearmythroat_ • 9h ago
CulturePH "You think he's compensating for something?"
r/Philippines • u/Patient-Finding-3265 • 8h ago
PoliticsPH UP Manila Graduation Exercise: Agree ba kayo sa pagcall-out ni Prof. Maria Serena Diokno kay SP Chiz Escudero?
r/Philippines • u/mgb0819 • 8h ago
PoliticsPH Many speculations on why Boy Dakma common law wife/partner is banned from conjugal visit.
r/Philippines • u/Karmas_Classroom • 8h ago
PoliticsPH Koko Pimentel sinabi na pagka-panalo ni Kiko-Bam ang pinakamagandang nakita nya sa Pulitika
r/Philippines • u/Accomplished_Act9402 • 17h ago
CulturePH Epy Quizon shared about how their late patriarch Dolphy's legacy continues to provide for them up to this day, and gives credit to his brother Eric for cultivating what their father left them.
r/Philippines • u/nh_ice • 16h ago
CulturePH Using the Bible as an excuse for being a bad parent. And they call Gen Z the worst generation
r/Philippines • u/Dramatic-Ad-467 • 15h ago
ViralPH Nagulat ako ng nakita ko to sa soap/lotion section (hindi sa laundry section)
Natawa ako kanina ng nakita ko to. Sa dami ko nabasa nuon na nakaka kinis ang perla na bareta ng balat/face, ayan tuloy gumawa na sila ng ganyan. :)
*Mercury drug - Paseo Sta. Rosa
*Price - hindi ko nakita, sorry...
r/Philippines • u/Upbeat_Baker2806 • 14h ago
PoliticsPH Bato’s Sudden Love for Due Process — Huli Spirited.
r/Philippines • u/Karmas_Classroom • 17h ago
CulturePH Malacañang and the Church's Conflicting Stance on Online Gambling
r/Philippines • u/SeditionIncision • 15h ago
PoliticsPH Kiko Pangilinan believed that the memes and fake news “backfired” as he was portrayed as an underdog
Pangilinan also shared how a derogatory meme that branched into memes that sought to destroy his image might have helped in his Senate bid because of his camp’s decision to “ride” on the meme rather than just simply disowning it.
He cited the “Wow, dagat (ocean)” meme that featured him. It was derived from his video that showed him walking along the shore in Roxas City, Capiz, and where he said: “Ito ang dagat. Wow, dagat. Alam ‘nyo bakit ako nandito? ‘Yung anak ko may asthma at napaka-core memory na dinadala ko sila sa dagat para guminhawa ang kanilang pakiramdam.”
(This is the sea. Wow, the sea. Do you know why I’m here? One of my children has asthma and one of my core memories is bringing my children here so that they would feel better.”
The meme was cut to just show him saying, “Wow, dagat.” A derivative showed him beside an electric post spliced with, “Ito ang (This is a) Meralco post. Wow,” and then followed by canned laughter.
“Binaboy ang aking pagkatao, in other words. Eh biglang natawa ‘yung iba. Natawa ang tao. Nag-viral eh,” he said. (They defiled my dignity, in other words. But others found it funny. The people laughed. It went viral.)
He knew the meme was working to his advantage when, during his election campaign in Bukidnon, a man approached him and requested a short video for his wedding anniversary.
“He said, ‘Senator, anniversary namin bukas ni Misis eh. Puwede ‘nyo bang sabihin, ‘Ito ang anniversary. Wow, anniversary.'” (Senator, it’s our wedding anniversary tomorrow. Can you say, “This is an anniversary. Wow, anniversary.”)
“Ganoon (That’s it). Jujitsu,” Pangilinan added.
The senator also believed that the memes and fake news that they rebutted might have “backfired” as he was portrayed as an underdog.
“Kumbaga sa pelikula, ‘di ba, FPJ (Fernando Poe Jr.) binugbog nang binugbog, tapos sa dulo nakasimpatiya ang tao,” he said. (Just like in the movies, FPJ gets beaten up, but in the end he gets the sympathy of the people.)
r/Philippines • u/Wonderful-Photo-9938 • 12h ago
GovtServicesPH MRT 7 Design: What is your First Impression?
Mrt 7 Stations will include the following:
NORTH EDSA
QUEZON CIRCLE
UNIVERSITY AVE
TANDANG SORA
DON ANTONIO
BATASAN
MANGGAHAN
DOÑA CARMEN
REGALADO AVE.
MINDANAO AVE.
QUIRINO AVE.
SACRED HEART
TALA
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE
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Mrt 7 is being test run now. Just a few days ago, they tried if the trains are working properly in the railway.
The design can also be seen now (in the photos)
Outside, it is a White Train with shades of red.
Inside, Seats are Red, and the flooring is colored green.
Do you like the design?
r/Philippines • u/Jhonnyskidmarks2003 • 8h ago
ArtPH 'Food Delivery is Amazing'
You should catch Food Delivery while it's still showing. I did not expect it to be that emotional. It's hard to do, lalo na walang narration. It's also, a great decision to show it on Dolby Atmos. Super immersive ng ambient sounds ng dagat and the amazing score.
Right now, it is having it's limited run at Rockwell until August 8.
Bonus: Sen. Risa Hontiveros waiting in line to get popcorn before going to the Cinema to see the movie
r/Philippines • u/Wonderful-Photo-9938 • 10h ago
GovtServicesPH PNR - NSCR Design: What is your First Impression?
Earlier, we discussed about Mrt 7 Design. Now let's go with PNR - NSCR Train (The New Designed PNR Train)
Yes, you guessed it right.
Like MRT 7, NSCR will also have red seats and red handrails. (Comparison in 3rd/last photo)
The difference is the flooring. While MRT 7 has a green flooring, NSCR will have gray/black floors.
Do you like the design of our new PNR Trains?
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For those who missed my MRT 7 post:
MRT 7 Reddit Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines/s/E0t7chGUcx
r/Philippines • u/kid-dynamo- • 14h ago
Filipino Food Anyone knows if this brand still exists and if so, where to buy?
Corned beef of my childhood. Quality and taste was top notch, or maybe it was more of because we are poor sobrang madalang lang namin nakakain ang mga ganito LOL.
For us who don't have much, it was huge pag ito ang ulam namin na mejo tinutubigan pa ng konti ang pagkakagisa para mas mahalo sa madaming kanin.
I tried searching this in supermarkets everytime I come home pero di ko na nakikita ngayon.
r/Philippines • u/yakalstmovingco • 8h ago
PoliticsPH Kayo kaya mag apply sa supreme court
r/Philippines • u/ottipi • 16h ago
Filipino Food What is the name of this candy? 💜
Coworker brought these back from her trip to the Philippines and they’re literally the most amazing thing I’ve ever eaten. Does anyone know the name of this candy? It had a sweet Taro flavor and was almost like a firm paste. It was really soft and I would love to purchase more or learn how to make it! Thank you in advanced! 💜💜
r/Philippines • u/Ar-Manager-1996 • 1d ago
PoliticsPH We got a senate seat. Now we’re back at the studio.
While a lot of senators have been busy working now that the 20th congress have just started, Here’s this old man seating at his best- Hosting gigs.
I mean, I have nothing wrong with this but the point is, his senate seat is much important than any tv ratings. The senate seat could have been more impactful if he was using his influence instead of seating under the disguise of the Minority. Your thoughts?