English: While the program promised to produce work-ready graduates, a 2020 discussion paper from state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) previously revealed that only a little over 20% of senior high school graduates enter the labor force.
Filipino: Bagama't ipinangako ng programa ang kahandaan ng mga graduates na pumasok sa trabaho, lumabas sa isang 2020 discussion paper ng Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) na 20% lamang ng mga senior high school graduates ang nakakapasok ng labor force.