Anakbayan hits anew tuition increase, K 12 | Sun.Star.

By Arianne Caryl N. Casas
April 29, 2012

A YOUTH group scored anew the Aquino administration for granting tuition increase in more than 200 higher education institutions (HEIs) and the implementation of Kinder to 12 years program, which adds two more years to basic education curriculum.

“Tuition increase and K+12 are added burdens to the youth and the people amid high prices of basic commodities,” said Cherry Orendain, Anakbayan regional spokesperson.

Quoting reports, the group said the Commission on Higher Education (Ched) already approved tuition increase application of 222 HEIS for school year 2012-2013.

A total of 301 HEIs applied for tuition hike.

In Davao Region alone, all 41 HEIs that applied for tuition hike were approved, 22 of which from Davao City. Ched allowed these HEIs to increase tuition by an average 11 percent.

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