Over the years, the Philippine education system has seen both advancements and setbacks. The K–12 Program, which was introduced in 2013 and added two extra years to basic education in order to bring it into compliance with international standards and prepare graduates for further education and the workforce, was one of the major reforms. The Free Tuition Law (RA 10931), which was implemented in 2017, has also increased access to education by offering free tuition in state universities and colleges. This has helped make higher education more affordable, particularly for students from lower-income families. Despite this, it has been recorded that Filipino students, especially from the grassroots still do not have access to quality education. A challenge that may have been caused by numbers of problems like poverty, early pregnancy and corruption. Filipino children cannot focus to study because they have to prioritize their basic needs including food and shelter.