Claims that the Office of the President has decided to eliminate Grades 11 and 12 from the Philippine education system have been proven false. The Department of Education (DepEd) has publicly clarified that the K to 12 program remains intact.
Social Media Misinformation
Fake news ang kumakalat na post sa social media tungkol sa umano’y pagtanggal ng Grade 11 & 12.
Department of Education
The misinformation originated from a social media post claiming to be a statement from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. It falsely stated that Grades 11 and 12 would be removed, suggesting a shift in focus for the education system.
- The DepEd confirmed the K to 12 program is law under the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013.
- Previous attempts to revise the K to 12 curriculum have been made, but the program remains supported by DepEd.
The misleading claim gained traction, accumulating over 1,100 reactions and hundreds of shares before being debunked.
DepEd reiterated the importance of consulting verified sources for information and warned against following fake accounts posing as official government pages.
Background on K to 12 Debates
The K to 12 program has faced scrutiny since its inception, with various politicians calling for its abolition or modification. Notable efforts include Senator Jinggoy Estrada's Senate Bill No. 3001, which aimed to revert to a four-year secondary curriculum.
In response to these pressures, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized the need to refine the curriculum without dismantling it entirely.
Continuing Misinformation Challenges
This recent incident is not isolated. Similar false claims about the K to 12 program have been debunked in the past, highlighting a persistent challenge of misinformation in the digital age.