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    While there was never a deliberate effort to adapt communism in the Philippine educational system, some communist influences seemed to emerge during a period of student activism in the 1970s. Upon closer examination, some traces of communist ideology can be seen in aspects of the Philippine education system, such as socialized tuition fees at state universities, free public education, and technical/vocational training programs. However, the education system also promotes nationalism through subjects like Philippine history and the national anthem.

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    While there was never a deliberate effort to adapt communism in the Philippine educational system, some communist influences seemed to emerge during a period of student activism in the 1970s. Upon closer examination, some traces of communist ideology can be seen in aspects of the Philippine education system, such as socialized tuition fees at state universities, free public education, and technical/vocational training programs. However, the education system also promotes nationalism through subjects like Philippine history and the national anthem.

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    While there was never a deliberate effort to adapt communism in the Philippine educational system, some communist influences seemed to emerge during a period of student activism in the 1970s. Upon closer examination, some traces of communist ideology can be seen in aspects of the Philippine education system, such as socialized tuition fees at state universities, free public education, and technical/vocational training programs. However, the education system also promotes nationalism through subjects like Philippine history and the national anthem.

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    While there was never a deliberate effort to adapt communism in the Philippine educational system, some communist influences seemed to emerge during a period of student activism in the 1970s. Upon closer examination, some traces of communist ideology can be seen in aspects of the Philippine education system, such as socialized tuition fees at state universities, free public education, and technical/vocational training programs. However, the education system also promotes nationalism through subjects like Philippine history and the national anthem.

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    Traces of Communism in the Philippine Educational System There was never a deliberate effort to adapt the ideology of Communism

    in the Philippine Educational System. It was only at the height of the First Quarter Storm of 1970, considered the high point of student activism in the Philippines, where the influence of communism seemed to be pervading among the students. But on a closer look, there seems to be some traces of Communism in our education system as presented below: COMMUNISM Education is a tool for social transformation, hence, education must be available to all. School curriculum should include pre-military training (Stalin). Labor is the only creator of value (Theory of Surplus Value) Schools should train students for manual labor. Revolution by force and violence. PHILIPPINE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM State universities offer socialized tuition fees. Public schools offer free education. Private schools provide scholarships to deserving poor students. CAT is still a requirement in high school. ROTC, though already optional, is still being encouraged. Technical/ vocational schools (TESDA, Don Bosco, etc.) Practical Arts/ Home Economics subjects in public elementary and high schools. Student protest movements in the guise of fighting for academic freedom. Magna Carta of Student Rights. Non-Formal Education (NFE) and other adult education classes. Philippine History, Constitution are taught in schools. Singing of the National Anthem before the start of classes. Recitation of the Panatang Makabayan.

    Elimination of illiteracy to enable adults to read propaganda materials. Schools should instill pride and love of ones country. (Stalin)

    Prepared by: Carlo P. Carlon Foundations of Education September 13, 2004

    References: Abinales, Patricio. Fellow Traveler, Essays on Filipino Communism. University of the Philippines Press, Quezon City, 2001. Budenz, Louis. The Techniques of Communism. Henry Regnery Company, Chicago, 1954. The Principles and Practices of Communism. Unites States Information Service, Manila, 1954.

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