This document summarizes the K-12 education program in the Philippines. It discusses how the previous 10-year basic education program disadvantaged students by being too short. The K-12 program adds two years of senior high school to address this, bringing the Philippines in line with international standards of 12 years of basic education. It overviews the new curriculum, implementation timeline, and benefits to students, families, and society through better preparing youth for higher education and the job market.