Local Languages as medium of instruction from Kinder to Grade 3
The Department of Education, Philippines announced on a press release that starting this June, school year 2012-2013, 12 major local languages will be implemented to be used as medium of instructions for pupils in Kinder up to Grade 3. According to Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC, the Mother Tongue-Based Multi-Lingual Education (MTB-MLE) will help develop a well-rounded and life-long learners under the K to 12 basic education reform program.