Investigating the Broken Pipeline Phenomenon in Educational Programs: Realignment of Values for Sustainable Progress

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https://doi.org/10.63931/j5zfeg05

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broken pipeline phenomenon, curriculum realignment, educational programs, inclusivity, labor markets, resilience, socio-economics, sustainable progress, values

Abstract

The Philippine educational system has a rich and complex history, significantly influenced by the legacies of colonization. Following the country’s independence in 1946, the government-initiated reforms to improve educational accessibility, which were firmly established in the 1987 Constitution, aimed to guarantee the right to quality education for all citizens. However, despite these efforts, the Philippine education system continues to encounter pressing challenges that undermine the equal opportunity for quality education, leading to limited access for many Filipinos. This issue is often referred to as the "broken pipeline" phenomenon. The "broken pipeline" phenomenon highlights a misalignment between educational programs and the socio-economic realities they aim to address, resulting in inefficiencies and inequities in societal development. Employing a textual analysis approach, this paper examines the root causes of this disconnect, including outdated curricula, unequal access to education, and inadequate preparation for contemporary labor markets. It proposes cultivating values like adaptability, equity, community engagement, and innovation to realign educational systems with socio-economic demands. These values not only address the gaps in the pipeline but also foster resilience and inclusivity, which are essential for sustainable progress.

Author Biographies

  • Bryan Albia, Institute of Religion, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines

    Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines

    Institute of Religion, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines

  • Philip Fuentes, Institute of Religion, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines

    Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines

    Institute of Religion, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines

    Research Center for Theology, Religious Studies, and Ethics, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines

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2025-06-30

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): PASR Journal

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Albia, B., & Fuentes, P. (2025). Investigating the Broken Pipeline Phenomenon in Educational Programs: Realignment of Values for Sustainable Progress. Philippine Association for the Sociology of Religion Journal, 5(1), 17-28. https://doi.org/10.63931/j5zfeg05