The document is the K to 12 English Curriculum Guide published by the Department of Education of the Philippines in May 2016. It outlines the philosophy, guiding principles, and context for the English curriculum. The philosophy states that language is central to intellectual, social, and emotional development. The principles indicate that language acquisition is an active lifelong process and learners benefit from engaging with a variety of texts. It also notes that today's students, known as Generation Z, have grown up with ubiquitous technology and short attention spans due to extensive technology use.