His Excellency Hon. Benigno Simeon Aquino Jr.
President of the Republic of the Philippines
Dear Mr. President,
Greetings!
His Excellency, thank you so much for sparing your time to read my letter. I am Mylene M. Garcia, a student of Ilocos Sur National High School. Given this opportunity, I would candidly ask about your plans pertaining our welfare as youths on your remaining years as president of our country. One of my greatest concern is the implementation of the extended period of primary and secondary education to two years. Sir, do you think it is really practical since our country hasn't recovered yet from economic crisis? It is my understanding that almost all teachers, parents and students do not agree with your plans even now that it was implemented, because it will further involve great effort and additional financial burdens to them. I believe that the first step in lifting the quality of education in our country, is to further professionalize all teachers, provide complete educational materials such as books, increase relevant learning tools and schools for a more conducive learning environment.
Sir, I have no objection on your programs but I wish you should have considered restructing the national education agencies first to clean any anomalies and rid off possible corrupt officers before you implemented the K+12. Please consider also giving all the lacking materials in every school urgently needed in further developing the knowledge of the Filipino students and the teachers as well.
We can be very competitive, globally, if we begin the reforms now.
Thank you so much and "Mabuhay."
Sincerely Yours,
Mylene M. Garcia
IV-Marconi
