Episode 18: Liberal Perspectives on Philippine Education:
Philippine Public Basic Education
In the second-part of this education podcast, former
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Florencio
“Butch” Abad outlines the crisis
in Philippine education: poor competency and the
meaninglessness of diplomas and professional licenses.
He also talks about the DepEd’s reform initiatives
such as the Basic Education Sector Reform Agenda.
The music is provided by Dieter
Bachmann.
