MANILA, Philippines -- It was an afternoon of learning and sharing as people from different sectors gathered together and discussed the state of education in the country, the implications of these findings and the possible reforms that can be implemented to improve the situation and quality rather than its face value.

“There is a need to produce outcome, where results actually do matter,” said Chito Salazar, president of Philippine Business for Education (PBEd). He added since education is perceived to the nation’s future to achieve further growth and development, the country needs an education president.

“One who will put learning and learner at the center (of his platform agenda); appoint education managers who truly understand the education system and are committed to general reform; create a condition for educators to perform better, aspire higher and deliver continuous improvements; and finally the one who will not let even his own political considerations and aspirations prevent him/her from doing the right and necessary thing,” explained Salazar.

Education is just one of the series of topics for Talakayan 2010, a leadership forum hosted by the Movement for Good Governance. Described like a town hall type of meeting, the event focuses on one topic, with an expert speaker giving an overview of the issue and presidentiable aspriants serving as reactors to the keynote speech and the questions provided by the audience.

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