Pascual, Jeniel Z.

MBA Student

Reaction Paper HRD: Philippine Agenda on Education

July 05, 2012 Dean Lalaine Ruth Galang

Philippine Agenda: Education

On Human Resource Development Perspective Troubling as it may seem, the Philippine government have grown quite insensitive to the threatening downfall of the quality of education here in the country. Having been left behind by the other countries in Asia in terms of allotting more funds on the Education sector, the students and teachers continue to suffer while obliviously imparting that same agony to what will become of our future. Rizal was right by saying that the children are the hope of the country or its future, not only of the fact that they will outlive those that are in todays leadership, but also because what the government makes of them consequently defines the nations future. The quality of a nations system of education will definitely define our future politicians, the future businessmen, the future taxpayers, and most evidently, the quality of a nations human resource. As Ropo Oguntimehin puts it, Education is a companion which no future can depress, no crime can destroy, no enemy can alienate, and no nepotism can enslave. Well, on one point he was correct, that education in itself cannot be maltreated, but then again, reality strikes in a third world country and education isnt that kind of companion you expect. Much more, its not the only companion you need to survive. But however tragic it may seem, at some point, it will be all you need to keep up with life. Since this country has produced a lot of employees rather than employers, people aiming to be excellent employees someday should at least get most of their educationthat is, with this system of education. But how can a tattered public school system provide such competent and first-rate graduates if it is continuously undermined and corrupted by its own government? It is both alarming and heartbreaking to see children walk long distances just to get to a school who cannot give their students what they really deserve. Less than convenient chairs. Not enough books. Life-threatening shattered walls. Less teachers. What is more distressing is that even children will strive to work just to sustain their own schooling. We have even reached the point where some teachers would have to get part-time jobs to sustain their lives. Take a look into all of this and tell what future does the modern work force has, much more our country. Are they emotionally ready? Intellectually adequate? Socially responsible? Globally competent? Survey results would suggest otherwise. Come to think of it, the government isnt the only one to blame, because at the end of the day well realize that we are the ones who formed out the government and handpicked those who are in their places today and whatever turns out from their decisions will definitely affect not only them but the whole country itself. So rather than playing the blame game, being optimistic can be our form of escapism when faced with this issue. If we have the power to deal with this, wed rather do, the sooner, the better.

Pascual, Jeniel Z. MBA Student

Reaction Paper HRD: Philippine Agenda on Education

July 05, 2012 Dean Lalaine Ruth Galang