Education Undersecretary Calls for Outcome-Based Success Metrics
What happened
Raphaelita Aldaba, Education Undersecretary, advocated for changing how the country measures educational success during the 12th Annual Public Policy Conference (APPC) 2026. She stated that human capital investments must demonstrate measurable results for learners and the public. Aldaba called for shifting indicators away from counting enrollment and diplomas toward tracking post-graduation outcomes, such as whether graduates find employment and how their wages progress.
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Why it matters
This shift requires schools to be accountable for what happens to learners after graduation, rather than simply meeting enrollment targets. Aldaba added that the tracking system should monitor whether graduates transition to college, vocational training, or pursue entrepreneurship. The discussion emphasized the need for clearer accountability and better use of information to translate educational investments into tangible outcomes.
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Who's involved
- Department of EducationThe government agency where Raphaelita Aldaba serves as Undersecretary
- Sara DuterteHeld the formal leadership and oversight role as Secretary of the Department of Education during her tenure
- Linda McMahonHolds the executive leadership role of the Department of Education, defining its policy and administrative direction
- KentServes as the appointed Under Secretary for Higher Education within the Department of Education
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- higher educationSpeculative
Higher education might see its economic value proposition impacted by the new emphasis on post-graduation employment and wages.