The document is the K to 12 English Curriculum Guide published by the Department of Education of the Philippines in May 2016. It outlines the philosophy, guiding principles, and context for the English curriculum. The philosophy states that language is central to intellectual, social, and emotional development. The principles indicate that language acquisition is an active lifelong process and learners benefit from engaging with a variety of texts. It also emphasizes developing communicative competence and critical literacy. Finally, the context discusses the characteristics of Generation Z learners who have grown up with ubiquitous technology and short attention spans but are also creative, collaborative, and more technologically savvy than previous generations.