QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 210)
Executive Order No. 210 cites Section 7, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution, which provides that for purposes of communication and instruction, the official languages of the Philippines are Filipino and, until otherwise provided by law, English.
English shall be taught as a second language starting with the First Grade.
As provided in the 2002 Basic Education Curriculum, English shall be used as the medium of instruction for English, Mathematics, and Science from at least the Third Grade level.
English shall be used as the primary medium of instruction in all public and private institutions of learning at the secondary level, including laboratory/experimental schools and non-formal/vocational/technical education institutions.
The time allotment for learning areas conducted in English at the secondary level is expected to be not less than seventy percent (70%) of the total time allotment for all learning areas.
To develop the aptitude, competence, and proficiency of all students in English so they are better prepared for job opportunities emerging in technology-driven sectors of the economy.
No. It encourages institutions of higher education (including SUCs) to adopt English as the primary medium of instruction in the tertiary level; it also directs CHED to adopt measures to promote and encourage such use.
DepEd (through NEAP and EDPITAF), CHED, and TESDA, as well as educational institutions in the private sector.
The implementing authorities must secure funding for adequate learning materials and resources to develop students’ English proficiency, and collaborate in developing an evaluation instrument to monitor progress of educators and students.
The DepEd and the TESDA.
They are authorized to issue the appropriate rules and regulations for effective implementation of the policies established in the EO.
Within thirty (30) days from issuance, DepEd, CHED, and TESDA must submit to the President a plan of action to effectively implement the EO.
Filipino shall continue to be the medium of instruction in the learning areas of Filipino and Araling Panlipunan, pursuant to the Constitutionally-mandated policy to promote and evolve Filipino.
Nothing in the EO shall be construed as limiting the academic freedom of institutions of higher education.
It shall take effect immediately upon approval.
All executive issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the EO are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.