LEGAL BASIS OBJECTIVES SALIENT FEATURES CORE SUBJECTS Secondary Education Development Program (SEDP) On February 2, 1987, a new Constitution for the Philippines was ratified. Section 3, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution contains the ten fundamental aims of education in the Philippines. It is also seen that under the 1987 Constitution (under Section 2 (2), Article XIV), only elementary school was made compulsory. The 1987 Constitution in Article XIV Sec. 1 states that “The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.” Sec. 3 (1), (2), Sections 14, 19 and Art. XV Sec.1 which were cited in the previous chapters expressly stated education- related constitutional requirements serving as the primary legal bases of the 1989 SEDP.  Develop an enlightened commitment to the national ideals by cherishing, reserving, and developing moral, spiritual and socio-cultural values, as well as other desirable aspects of the Filipino heritage;  Obtain knowledge and form desirable attitudes for understanding the nature and purpose of man and therefore, of one’s self, one’s own people, and other races, places and times, thereby, promoting a keen sense of self, of family and of national and international communities;  Acquire works skills, Knowledge and information and work ethic essential for making an intelligent choice of an occupation or career, and for specialized training in specific occupations;  Develop skills inn higher intellectual operations and more complex comprehension and expression activities and in thinking, intelligently and critically and creatively in life situations;  Broaden and heighten their abilities in the appreciation for the arts, science and technology as means for maximizing their potentials foe self- fulfillment and for promoting the welfare of others.  Primary education is compulsory and is six years in duration divided into a four- year primary cycle and a two- year intermediate cycle. Children generally begin first graduate seven years of age; however, private schools often operate a seven-year curriculum starting a year earlier. Students are annually promoted from one grade to the next provided that they meet the achievement standards set for the grade. Students are rated in every subject four times during the year.  Leaving Certificate: After satisfactorily completing the six-year elementary curriculum, students receive a Certificate of Graduation from the elementary school. No examination is required for admission to public secondary schools. Language arts (Filipino, English and local dialect), Mathematics, Health and Science.