Education: A Right or a Privilege?

AS STIPULATED in the Philippine Constitution Section 2 of R.A. 9115, It is hereby declared the policy of the State to protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality basic education and to make such education accessible to all by providing all Filipino children a free and compulsory education in the elementary level and free education in the high school level.

The reality, however, is that education is a privilege. Especially at the tertiary level in private universities and colleges, where quality education comes at a cost and is only available to those who can afford it. Tuition rates continue to rise year after year, and dubious miscellaneous fees are approved, which are often higher than the base tuition. Year after year, an increasing number of students drop out because they can no longer afford the cost of education.

At the same time in state universities and colleges can’t accommodate all the students that want to pursue college degree. Due to limited slots open for incoming college students.

That is why, whether a student can afford private universities/colleges or state universities/colleges, he or she must study diligently. Because it is required in all aspects of life and is one of the key ingredients for success and you can pay off all of your parents’ hard work just to supports you in your studies.

At the end those who use the sheer power of diligence to achieve their goals will undoubtedly succeed. You can make yourself successful in your studies, especially if you are a student, if you work hard enough. And when the time comes for you to become an employee, diligence causes you to be regarded as an asset to your organization, eventually leading you to excellence. Diligence not only delights you, but it also delights your owners, keeping you in their good books at all times. Making a good career, career move, or desire for career development requires complete commitment, and staying committed requires diligence.*