What are some of the barriers to a quality education for young people in the Philippines?
The biggest barrier to many young people here in the Philippines is poverty. Many students are unable to finish education because they do not have enough resources that will enable them to go to school and receive a decent education. Moreover, due to poverty, many students are forced to drop out and forced to work by their parents. Aside from this, the quality of education continues to deteriorate here in the Philippines since the government does not put priority in improving our public school system. Oftentimes, you have more than 70 students in one classroom and students may even have to share a set of textbooks with at least 4 of his or her classmates. What role do parents and communities currently play in education in the Philippines, and how would you like to see them more involved? Parents and the community play a very important role in the education of students here. Studies have consistently shown that students who have been actively supported by his or her parents and the comm
