La Consolacion College Bacolod, through its School of Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Teacher Education (SSLATE), formally sealed a partnership with Luisa Medel National High School through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA aimed at strengthening literacy and numeracy interventions for high school students.
The collaboration comes amid renewed national concern over learning outcomes following the release of the final report of EDCOM 2, titled “Turning Point.” The report warned that the Philippine education system has reached a critical juncture marked by a “proficiency collapse,” calling for a sustained, decade-long reform effort across multiple administrations.
EDCOM 2 data show a sharp decline in student mastery as learners move through the system, with only 30.5% of Grade 3 students meeting proficiency standards and just 0.40% of Grade 12 students achieving minimum proficiency.
In response, Luisa Medel National High School has intensified remediation efforts in English and Filipino. “We are currently implementing remediation programs serving around 30 to 40 students across different grade levels who are in dire need of literacy support,” said Ms. Leah Cansancio, Head Teacher III/ Adopt-a-School Coordinator.
Under the agreement, SSLATE will support the school’s remediation program by deploying college students twice a week starting Feb. 20 to conduct tutorials for struggling learners, according to Ms. Jean Erezo, program coordinator of Teacher Education.
During the signing, SSLATE Dean Dr. Janrae A. Sanicas said the partnership goes beyond formal documentation. She described it as a reaffirmation of both institutions’ shared commitment to service, collaboration and transformative education, underscoring that learning extends beyond classroom walls and that purposeful partnerships can create lasting impact.
Luisa Medel National High School was represented by Officer-in-Charge Mr. James Z. Gayondato, along with school heads and coordinators. In his message, Gayondato expressed optimism that the collaboration would enrich learning experiences, foster institutional growth and open new opportunities for educational development.