The document discusses issues in the Philippine education system and calls for reforms. It notes that while Filipino families value education, indicators show many children dropping out or performing poorly in school. The workforce is undereducated, with over 50% having only an elementary education or less. If trends continue, the future workforce will be even less educated. Currently, only 8% of children are being properly educated through high school. Reforms are needed such as improving access, literacy, and keeping children enrolled to address gaps in the education system.

2. WHY ARE WE NOT YEARNING MORE FOR LEARNING? Issues to Address in Philippine Education Juan Miguel Luz Why Not Forum 5.0 Quezon City, Philippines 29 July 2008

19. Why are we Not Yearning more for Learning? NOTE: Keeping kids in school will compound current shortages (Success will breed new problems) Will add from 1 – 1.2 million children just by improving retention year-by year. +240,000 +200,000 +120,000 +110,000 +100,000

26. WHY ARE WE NOT YEARNING MORE FOR LEARNING? Issues to Address in Philippine Education Juan Miguel Luz Why Not Forum 5.0 Quezon City, Philippines 29 July 2008