Philippines - Education Policy Reforms in Action : A Review of Progress Since PESS and PCER

This report reviews the progress in implementing the key operational and policy directions set out in the Philippine Education Sector Study (PESS), and the Presidential Commission on Education Reform (PCER) and other education programs in the sector, such as the Education for All initiative. It also discusses factors related to the amount of progress achieved; the findings of the education sector performance review; gaps, constraints, and challenges confronting the sector. The paper discusses the thrust of education reforms, the main motivators and drivers of reform directions, the chief sources of influence, initiative and management the medium-term growth prospects; the Government plans for the sector; the priorities and view of key stakeholders; and lessons from programs and operational initiatives.