Throughout the years, we encounter changes not just in education but also in our society. We, Filipino, trained to be adaptable and resilient in any problems whether its a typhoon or a pandemic.

One of the changes that I encountered during my highschool days is the new curriculum or the Kto12 program. I am one of the first batch of Kto12 or should I say, we are the batch who experienced good and bad in this curriculum. Well, in fact, transition to old curriculum to a new curriculum is kind of a challenge. Based on my research and articles that I read, there are so many problems and encountered in the implementation of the Kto12 program: (1) integration of lessons in real-life context, (2) lack of preparation and professional context, (3) excessive academic load for students, (4) insufficient of learning materials, and (5) additional workload for teachers.

But in some point, this new curriculum helps me to be a globally competitive individual. The aim of this new curriculum aim to align its basic education system with international standards. By implementing 12 years of formal education, the program ensures that Filipino students receive adequate preparation for both higher education and employment opportunities, whether locally or abroad. It emphasizes the development of 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, communication, digital literacy, and technical proficiency through specialized Senior High School tracks. These enhancements are designed to make students more capable of meeting the demands of the modern workforce. Ultimately, the program seeks to produce graduates who are well-rounded, competent, and prepared to compete in a global environment.