High school teacher Pilar Barredo signs a petition asking for the suspension of the K to 12 program during a protest action held here on Monday. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Books take up much space in this small library of Mintal Comprehensive High School. The library is also too small for a school population of around 1,800 students. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)
The perennial problem of large class size, lack of classrooms and school facilities greet the student on the opening of school year 2015-2016 on Monday here.
During the first day of school, students are asked to write their names as one of the requirements to be accepted in Grade 1. The children should also be able to read when they enter first grade. (Ace Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Grade 1 students of Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Sr. Central Elementary School are eager to introduce their selves using mother tongue during the first day of school. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)