This comprehensive survey of public school education in the Philippines is the result of a team project of distinguished American and Filipino educators. Major sections examine: (1) elementary education, (2) vocational education, (3) teacher personnel and teacher education, and (4) financing the public schools. Other sections on the importance of public schools, the secondary school, other educational services, and organization and administration of the public schools are included. A summary of the recommendations and appendixes pertaining to the student population and criteria for the evaluation of the elementary school program are provided. For a later survey see FL 001 838. (RL)