The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified that it has no policy requiring the automatic promotion of students.
This was stated by DepEd Undersecretary for Learning Systems Strand Carmela Oracion in an interview amid discussions on so-called mass promotion, or the practice of passing students even if they are not yet qualified.
According to Oracion, the problems in the education sector are already deep-rooted, and the issue of mass promotion is one of them.
At the same time, she stressed that the agency has no policy that allows such a practice.
In response to the issue, Oracion said DepEd is strengthening student preparation.
She added that the department has already rolled out intensive remediation measures and various programs to address learning gaps.
Earlier, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) called for the removal of systems that encourage what it described as “de facto mass promotion” among public school students, despite their lack of competencies required for higher grade levels.
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