MANILA, Philippines — The World Bank study that indicated Filipino students’ poor learning proficiency has “inflicted harm” on the Philippines and its government, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones said Monday.
Briones, in a statement she issued after her guesting in the Palace press briefing earlier Monday, said DepEd became the subject of “public censure and criticism” because of the report that, according to her, was based on old data.
Briones insisted the World Bank issue a public apology for releasing such a study.
“Even if done inadvertently, the World Bank has inflicted harm on DepEd and the government,” Briones said.
“If DepEd is to continu…
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