Querubin pushes for education reforms, scholarship for eldest children

MALABON—Independent senatorial candidate Ariel Querubin raised concerns about the disparity between literacy rates and actual academic performance, particularly in math, English, and science.

In a statement on Friday, Querubin said he visited Malabon State University to discuss his plans for improving the quality of education in the country.

“Nakita natin 97% ang ating literacy rate but how come ang daming bumabagsak sa math, sa English, science? Mukhang kailangan natin na pag-aralan maigi kung papaano natin mapapataas ang kalidad ng edukasyon,” Querubin said.

Querubin, a retired Marine officer and Medal of Valor awardee, also pointed to the need for expanding government support for students.

“Gusto ko ho sana na gawing scholar—isang panukalang batas—na lahat ng panganay sa pamilya ay iskolar ng bayan,” he said.

Querubin cited the responsibility many eldest siblings carry in supporting their families.

“Di ho ba, ang gusto ng mga magulang, dapat ho yung panganay na anak nakapagtapos kasi siya ho yung inaasahan ng mga pamilya, ng mga magulang, na magtatawid sa kanila sa kahirapan. Siya rin ang takbuhan ng mga kapatid,” Querubin added.

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