The first problem is that internet access and computers are not common in the average Filipino household- the urban poor. Accessibility from home is not a practical thing as: most Filipinos are probably computer illiterate and they have no computers of their own. To get to take advantage of this new system will be harder on us than in other more prosperous nations. One thing we do have though are extremely cheap internet cafes. For several years now, these “shops” have provided the less privileged the opportunity to connect to the world wide web. For as low as 10 pesos for 20 minutes of use, I think a parent can check up on his/her child’s grades.
The main problem with this system is that most people are computer illiterate. This means that they have to be taught how to use the internet. I don’t think doing so is very difficult as they can ask for help from people who do know. They can just walk in a shop and ask for help. As they get more exposed, they’d be more knowledgeable about it.
I hardly think that this new system would mean more work for the teachers. They simply just have to give their grades and instead of meeting each set of parents, they’d simply have to put it online. I believe it’s just as tedious as meeting with everyone.