In the words of Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro, they decided to jettison science in order to “decongest the Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) and to make learning more enjoyable to young learners.” In other words, they believe that in postponing the teaching of science, they are doing the students an act of kindness.
Oh, Butthurt Filipinos, when will you quit being so butthurt about everything? I understand that all of us have the right to be offended, as all of us have the right to take certain ideas and principles with utmost seriousness and passion, but there are far more compelling things for us to be concerned with.
I find it quite appalling that this kind of force-feeding, where dissent and diversity are brushed aside or unthinkingly dismissed, currently masquerades as education.
The Hypothetical Case of Corona
Imagine that by some miracle, the prosecution managed to provide overwhelming evidence that could convict Corona. But...
There are far more reasonable, dignified, and downright compelling ways to promote what I think is a solid advocacy, so why can't PETA just go down that direction and avoid pissing people off?