Many Filipinos were surprised after reports said that Sen. Robin Padilla may become the new head of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, replacing Sen. Bam Aquino.
According to Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, the change is being made to help speed up new laws and actions that could address the education crisis in the Philippines.
This quickly became a hot topic online, especially among teachers, students, and parents. Many are now asking:
Can Robin Padilla really help improve the country’s education system?