The Philippines has achieved a feat many thought impossible – securing a spot among the countries with the lowest proficiency in reading, mathematics, and science for young learners, according to the PISA rankings. It appears our students have mastered the art of underachievement, turning academics into a performance art piece that no one asked for.

In the meantime, while our youth’s grasp of Philippine history remains a mystery, our esteemed “Ivy League” universities have unveiled their groundbreaking solution – Taylor Swift electives. Because nothing says educational excellence like dissecting the romantic escapades and chart-topping hits of an American pop sensation. Forget the complexities of calculus or the wonders of the periodic table; let’s focus on the real issues at hand – what would Taylor do? 

Perhaps this bold move will elevate us from the academic abyss, proving once and for all that the key to enlightenment lies in the lyrics of “Shake It Off.”