THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSARIO BATANGAS has a vision statement with both "outward-looking" and "inward-looking" components, ten vision elements, and 25 success indicators. However, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) 2016-2-2030, Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) 2016-2025, and Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA) of 2020-2022 and 2022-2025 iterations do not provide clear descriptions of these elements. Therefore, we will present our interpretation of these vision elements in a series of posts, using the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030, Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, and CALABARZON Regional Development Plan (RDP): 2017-2022 Midterm Update as a guide. Our goal is to show how achieving these vision elements can improve the lives of the people of Rosario and lead to prosperity. This is the fifth post of a 25-part series.
EDUCATION IS A FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT that plays a vital role in shaping the future of individuals and communities. It is also one of the key success indicators of the vision statement of Rosario, Batangas, as it is closely aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030, Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, and CALABARZON Regional Development Plan (RDP): 2017-2022 Midterm Update.
The vision statement of Rosario, Batangas includes the goal of providing an environment conducive to learning and development. This includes ensuring that quality education is accessible to all residents, regardless of their socio-economic status. By prioritizing education, Rosario aims to improve the lives of its people and lead them towards prosperity.
In 2015, the school-going population of Rosario, Batangas numbered 54,228 and encompassed students from pre-school, elementary, secondary, senior high school, and tertiary levels. The elementary level was the largest age group, making up 15% of the total, followed by pre-schoolers, secondary level, senior high school, and tertiary level, with shares ranging from 4-10%. In addition, the number of males in this age group exceeded the number of females.
Moreover, approximately 91.7% of the household population aged 10 and above in Rosario are literate, and the literacy rates for both males and females are almost equal.
Thus, the municipality of Rosario may also consider the possibility of establishing a university and undertaking a feasibility study, focusing on the tertiary-level school-going age population. As part of this initiative, the municipality may also allocate 5 hectares of land as the university site.
According to the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, education is a key driver of inclusive growth and sustainable development. The plan emphasizes the importance of providing equitable access to quality education at all levels, from preschool to tertiary education. The plan also recognizes the need to improve the quality of education, particularly in terms of teacher training and development, curriculum design, and the provision of necessary learning resources.
Similarly, the CALABARZON Regional Development Plan (RDP): 2017-2022 Midterm Update highlights the importance of education as a key driver of economic growth and development in the region. The plan recognizes the need to provide quality education and training programs that are responsive to the needs of the labor market and the economy.
By prioritizing education, Rosario can unlock its full potential for growth and development. Education can help improve the quality of life of its residents by providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in life. Education also promotes social mobility and helps reduce poverty and inequality.
Moreover, education can serve as a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling individuals to create new products and services that can drive economic growth and job creation. Through education, Rosario can build a skilled workforce that is competitive and adaptable to the changing demands of the global economy.
WE BELIEVE that optimal education is a critical success indicator of the vision statement of Rosario, Batangas. By investing in education, Rosario can improve the lives of its people, reduce poverty and inequality, and lead them toward prosperity. By aligning its education initiatives with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030, Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, and CALABARZON Regional Development Plan (RDP): 2017-2022 Midterm Update, Rosario can ensure that its education programs are relevant, responsive, and sustainable for the long-term benefit of its residents.
