Gov't urged to prioritize digitalization in all schools

A citizens advocacy group is calling on the government to make digitalization a priority investment in the K to 12 education, saying that connectivity and capacity building should be at the forefront of elevating our learners' readiness, competence and competitiveness.

"Our days of dismal performance at the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) should be behind us. They should only serve as a reminder of how much room there is to grow and improve, not only our learners' competencies but our education system in general," said Victor Andres Manhit, president of international think thank Stratbase Institute.

PISA evaluates the learning competencies of 15-year-olds in specific fields of education.

According to PISA's 2022 figures, Filipino students remain among the world's weakest in mathematics, reading, and science. The Philippines also scored among the bottom four among 64 countries surveyed in their use of imagination and creativity to generate and improve upon ideas.