The document summarizes education in the Philippines during pre-colonial, Spanish colonial, and present times. During pre-colonial times, the indigenous people engaged in tribal education practices and there is evidence of schooling related to studying the Koran after Islamization. Under Spanish colonial rule, the Spanish established Catholic schools exclusively for Spanish children, as well as schools for Filipino children focused on Catholic doctrine. The Spanish decreed a public primary education system in 1863. However, the Spanish educational system faced issues like lack of resources and emphasis on rote learning.