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However, given the right set of skills and a positive attitude, the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) believes that the future is bright even to those who are not able to earn their college degrees.
“There are various loopholes and roadblocks in the education-employment pathway that prevent our youth from landing meaningful jobs,” said PBED Chairman Ramon Del Rosario.
“While more companies are now open to hiring from the K to 12 system, the playing field continues to be unfair to those without a college degree especially as they try to progress in the workplace,” he added.