Politics · Philippines Bureau
Philippines celebrates historic PISA performance gains with stakeholders
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara led a national recognition event Monday to honor the contributions of educators, students, parents, and partners to the Philippines' improved results in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Philippine government marked a significant educational milestone Monday with a thanksgiving gathering celebrating the nation's performance gains in the latest PISA rankings. President Marcos and Education Secretary Angara presided over the event, which brought together the diverse stakeholders credited with advancing the country's international assessment results.
The recognition ceremony acknowledged the collective effort spanning multiple sectors of Philippine society. Educators, learners, parents, local government leaders, and representatives from both public and private educational institutions were recognized for their roles in driving the improvement.
The 2025 PISA results represent a notable achievement for the Philippines' basic education system, marking measurable progress in international comparisons of student learning outcomes. The programme, administered by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, assesses reading, mathematics, and science competencies among 15-year-old students globally.
The gathering underscored the government's commitment to recognizing comprehensive efforts in education reform. Officials emphasized that sustainable improvements in student outcomes require coordinated action across classrooms, communities, and policy frameworks.