SONA 2026: Marcos vows stronger SHS curriculum to better prepare graduates for jobs

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed to further strengthen the Senior High School (SHS) curriculum, saying the government is enhancing work immersion and employment pathways to better prepare graduates for the labor market.

In his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), Marcos said the administration continues to enhance the SHS curriculum to equip students with skills needed in the "real world."

“Ngunit patuloy pa rin nating pinalalakas ang curriculum ng Senior High upang lalong maihanda ang estudyante para sa tunay na mundo. Pinaigting pa ang work immersion para maranasan nila nang personal ang paghahanapbuhay sa kanilang gustong larangan,” he said.

(We continue to strengthen the Senior High School curriculum to better prepare students for the real world. We have also intensified work immersion so they can gain firsthand experience working in their chosen fields.)

Marcos also highlighted the employability of SHS graduates, noting that more than 1,500 were hired on the spot during the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fairs held in March.

The President also said SHS graduates are now eligible to apply for entry-level government positions.

Marcos said the strengthened SHS curriculum forms part of the administration's broader effort to improve education and better prepare learners for employment or higher education.

—VBL, GMA News