Raymond Palatino, who is a representative from Youth Partylist, said: "Out of 100 students who enter Grade 1, only 66 will finish Grade 6 and only 42 will finish high school. Students are dropping out mainly because of economic reasons. Many are forced to work or help their family. If many of our students are unable to reach high school, wouldn't it add to the dropout rates in the Philippines if two more years are to be added? Wouldn't it worsen inequality in Philippine society?"
Thats daft. They need to aim high. So a good idea, I say.

( BTW My wifes sister teaches at a state school in Cavite and she tells me there are 60 in her class. )